Description
Irresistible air fryer peanut butter cookies deliver classic comfort with modern kitchen magic. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich nutty flavor promise a delightful treat you’ll savor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter (for filling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, homogeneous mixture by vigorously blending peanut butter, granulated and brown sugars, and the egg until the texture becomes uniformly creamy and well-integrated.
- Incorporate baking soda, vanilla extract, and a delicate sprinkle of sea salt, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
- Create a luxurious filling by whisking the reserved peanut butter with powdered sugar, aiming for a slightly thickened consistency that will melt deliciously inside the cookie.
- Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized spheres, gently flattening each ball to create a small crater for the filling.
- Carefully nestle a modest dollop of the prepared filling into the center of each dough portion, meticulously sealing the edges to encase the creamy center completely.
- Roll the filled dough balls between your palms to achieve a smooth, uniform shape that conceals the hidden filling.
- Arrange the cookies in the air fryer basket, leaving sufficient space between each to allow proper heat circulation.
- Press a classic crisscross pattern onto each cookie using the tines of a fork, which simultaneously flattens and decorates the surface.
- Activate the air fryer to 350°F, cooking the cookies in carefully managed batches for 8-10 minutes until the edges transform into a golden, slightly crisp hue.
- Transfer the freshly cooked cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to rest for 5-10 minutes, during which the molten filling will gradually stabilize while maintaining its luscious interior.
Notes
- Customize sugar levels by adjusting granulated and brown sugar for desired sweetness intensity.
- Experiment with different nut butter alternatives like almond or cashew butter for unique flavor profiles.
- Ensure filling doesn’t leak by pinching dough edges firmly and rolling gently to seal completely.
- Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, consuming within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg