Air Fry for
7 minutes
At
330ºF
This Cookie Dough In Air Fryer recipe is the perfect quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. We take premade cookie dough and bake it in the air fryer, which gives you cookies that are golden brown on the outside and fudgy on the inside.
Recipe Overview
Cooking premade cookie dough in the air fryer is perfect for those times when you want a sweet treat, but don’t want to bake an entire batch of cookies. Fry up a few cookies, and save the dough in the freezer for later.
The beauty of using premade dough is that you can have a treat ready to go in just a few minutes. Check out this recipe for Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Bites which also uses premade dough for a delicious dessert.
This recipe is great for kids who want to help in the kitchen. Kids will love watching them cook in the air fryer until crispy, gooey, and delicious. Give it a go and let us know what you think!
If you’re hosting a party or get-together, this recipe can be easily scaled up to make a larger batch. Then, sandwich freshly baked cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and create homemade ice cream sandwiches your guests will love. Having friends over that have dietary restrictions, also whip up a batch of these everything cookies.
Ingredients
Refrigerated Cookie Dough Package – I’m using Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies– you can use a different brand, just make sure that the cookies are about the same size (19 grams) so they have a similar cook time.
Steps to make
- (Optional) Roll the cookie dough pieces into balls and flatten them into ⅓” thick discs. This is optional because the cookies will bake just fine in their square shape but if you want perfectly round cookies, you’ll want to roll them into balls.
- Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and place a few pieces of cookie dough on the parchment. Make sure to place the cookie dough at least 1.5” inches apart as it will spread when it bakes.
- Air fry the cookies at 330ºF/165ºC for 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp on the edges. Allow the cookies to sit in the air fryer for 5 minutes to fully set and then remove them to a wire rack.
- Repeat steps 1-2 with the remaining cookie dough. Be careful – the air fryer basket will be hot!
Tips and Tricks 🪄
- To make the “mini” cookies in the air fryer, follow the same directions but reduce the cooking time to 5 minutes.
- For a salty-sweet treat, try sprinkling your cookies with a pinch of flakey sea salt when they come out of the air fryer.
- You can always add your favorite treats to store-bought cookies. Simply press chopped nuts, M&Ms, or more chocolate chips into the top of the cookie dough before baking.
- Lining your air fryer basket with parchment paper before placing the cookie dough balls inside makes cleanup much easier and helps prevent the cookies from sticking to the basket.
- Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Best Pairings
It must be mentioned, that there is nothing better than the classic pairing of a tall glass of cold milk with freshly baked cookies. But if you want to step it up a notch, try dipping these cookies in homemade Vegan Horchata or Vegan Hot Chocolate. So fancy!
You could also serve your cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious ice cream sundae. Don’t forget to add all your favorite toppings, like sprinkles and hot fudge.
If you’re looking for a more savory option, try serving your cookies with a cup of hot tea or an oat milk latte. The bitterness of the coffee or tea can help balance the sweetness of the cookies, creating a delicious balance of flavors.
FAQs
Absolutely. You will air fry the premade cookie dough at 330ºF/165ºC for 7 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and crisp on the edges.
In this recipe, we are air frying the cookie dough for 7 minutes. But we always recommend you start with one cookie to determine if that is too long (or not long enough) before you put a full batch in.
You don’t necessarily have to use parchment paper for cookies in an air fryer, but it can be a helpful tool to prevent the cookies from sticking to the air fryer basket.
Parchment paper can also help prevent the air fryer basket from getting too dirty or greasy, which can make cleanup easier in the long run. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use this cooking spray to help prevent sticking.
More Yummy Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
Love making desserts in the air fryer? Us too! Here are a few more of our favorite sweet indulgences made using the air fryer.
- Air Fryer Donuts
- Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
- Air Fried Oreos
- Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie
- Air Fryer Churros
- Air Fryer Donut Holes
Speaking of cookies, I found this recipe for Brown Butter and Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies that I have to try!
Cookie Dough In Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated cookie dough
Instructions
- (Optional) Roll the cookie dough pieces into balls and flatten them into ⅓” thick discs. This is optional because the cookies will bake just fine in their square shape but if you want perfectly round cookies, you’ll want to roll them into balls.
- Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and place a few pieces of cookie dough on the parchment. Make sure to place the cookie dough at least 1.5” inches apart as it will spread when it bakes.
- Air fry the cookies at 330ºF/165ºC for 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp on the edges. Allow the cookies to sit in the air fryer for 5 minutes to fully set and then remove them to a wire rack.
- Repeat steps 1-2 with the remaining cookie dough. Be careful – the air fryer basket will be hot!
Notes
- To make the “mini” cookies in the air fryer, follow the same directions but reduce the cook time to 5 minutes.
- For a salty-sweet treat, try sprinkling your cookies with a pinch of flakey sea salt when they come out of the air fryer.
- You can always add your favorite treats to store bought cookies. Simply press chopped nuts, M&Ms or more chocolate chips into the top of the cookie dough before baking.
- Lining your air fryer basket with parchment paper before placing the cookie dough balls inside makes cleanup much easier and helps prevent the cookies from sticking to the basket.
- Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
