If you’re craving a sweet treat but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, these air fryer oatmeal cookies are the perfect solution.
Quick and easy to make, this recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, including melted butter, brown sugar, and old-fashioned rolled oats. The result is a batch of chewy, cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookies that are perfect for snacking or enjoying as a dessert.
Ingredients
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats are a key ingredient in oatmeal cookies, contributing to their distinctive texture and flavor. Oats provide a chewy and hearty element to the cookies, and they are a good source of fiber. The use of oats aligns with the classic nature of oatmeal cookies.
- Unsalted Butter. Butter is a fundamental ingredient in baking, providing moisture, flavor, and richness to the cookies. In this recipe, melted and cooled unsalted butter is used. The choice of unsalted butter allows for better control of the overall saltiness of the cookies, especially when additional salt is included in the recipe.
- Brown Sugar and Granulated Sugar. Both brown sugar and granulated sugar are crucial for sweetening the cookies. Brown sugar, with its molasses content, adds moisture and a subtle caramel flavor to the cookies. The combination of brown and granulated sugar influences the texture, spreading, and sweetness of the cookies. The balance between the two sugars is specified to achieve the desired result.
- Egg Yolk. The egg yolk serves as a binding agent, contributing to the structure and texture of the cookies. It also adds richness and helps create a tender and moist interior. The use of only the yolk, rather than the whole egg, can result in a more concentrated flavor and a denser texture.
- All-Purpose Flour. All-purpose flour is a standard ingredient in cookie recipes, providing structure and acting as a binder. It helps give the cookies their shape and prevents them from becoming overly dense. The flour is spooned and leveled to ensure accurate measurement, as excessive flour can lead to dry and crumbly cookies.
How to Make Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
Learn how to bake and assemble Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies with these simple instructions!
1. Prepare your wet mixture.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Whisk in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.
2. Prepare your cookie dough.
Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly distributed. Fold in your favorite mix-ins if preferred.
3. Assemble and cook your cookies.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Once preheated, place parchment paper in the size of the air fryer basket in the basket and scoop 8 equal-sized balls of cookie dough. Arrange 4 cookie dough balls on the paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and flatten the cookies with your fingers. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and just set in the center.
4. Cool down your cookies and store them.
Remove the cookies from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
PrintAir Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅖ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
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Follow the step-by-step recipe as stated above.
