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The best Air Fryer Cookie For One features a golden-brown, crispy exterior and a gooey center filled with chocolate chips. Inspired by the pizookie and thick Levain cookies, but without eggs!
What do you get when you want a quick dessert but don’t feel like preheating a regular oven and making an entire batch of cookies?
This single serve chocolate chip cookie baked in the air fryer!
I think this easy air fryer cookie has the power to bring everyone together!
It is that good!
And what makes it even better is that it is ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish!
For all the chocolate lovers out there, if you enjoy this recipe you should also try vegan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies and vegan chocolate chip muffins!
What to Expect:
- a gooey yet crisp cookie filled with chocolate.
- a big cookie... while this is a cookie for "one," it can definitely be shared between two people.
- a quick and easy recipe that will be your new go to for single serving cookies!
Ingredients
You will need these simple ingredients to make a single serving air fryer cookie:
- Vegan Butter is the essential base to make these cookies! Any brand works, I usually use the Country Crock olive oil butter.
- Brown Sugar and White Sugar are combined for the perfect balance of a chewy and flavorful cookie.
- Plant Milk replaces the egg and helps to form the cookie dough. Any kind works, I used unsweetened soy milk.
- All-Purpose Flour and Cornstarch create a light cake flour feel reminiscent of those thick Levain cookies.
- Chocolate Chips are everything in this cookie! I like to use an assortment of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, large semi-sweet morsels, and dark chocolate chips. You could also chop up pieces of your favorite dark chocolate bar for even larger chunks of chocolatey goodness. I love a mix of the Enjoy Life and Trader Joe’s chips.
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Cookie Variations
Here are some ideas for personalizing your single-serving cookies with different add-ins:
- Nuts - Add walnuts for a rich, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch.
- Dried Fruit - Introduce natural sweetness and chewiness with options like raisins or cranberries.
- Seeds - Consider popped quinoa, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free crunch.
- Coconut - Elevate your cookies with shredded or toasted coconut for a tropical touch.
- Citrus Zest - Bring a refreshing twist with lemon, lime, or orange zest.
Feel free to mix and match; try toasted coconut with lime zest for a tropical feel, or combine chocolate chips with walnuts for a classic Levain cookie.
Equipment
Parchment paper is essential to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup when making cookies in the air fryer.
Alternatively, you can use aluminum foil. Grease it beforehand to prevent sticking, and keep in mind the cookie may cook faster.
And, of course, the air fryer itself is key! It makes this recipe quick and easy, giving this cookie the perfect crispy golden brown exterior and gooey center.
I tested this recipe with the Cosori Air Fryer. This is a decent-sized air fryer, but a smaller one will also work since this recipe is for just one cookie about 4.5” in diameter.
Directions with Pictures
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the best air fryer cookie for one:
- Step 1: Cream the vegan butter and sugars together.
- Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients and mix to form a thick dough.
- Step 3: Form the cookie dough into a disk about 4.5" in diameter.
- Step 4: Air fry at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Top Tips
Use softened butter for this cookie. Although it's possible to use butter straight from the fridge, doing so requires more effort and time to cream the butter and sugar together.
But whatever you do, don’t melt the butter in the microwave!
After combining the butter and sugar, incorporate all the other ingredients, including the chocolate. This ensures an even distribution of chips throughout the dough.
For best results, minimize opening the air fryer. I usually check after 10 minutes to see if it needs to bake for longer.
Once the air fryer cookie is done, the outside of the cookie will be golden and crispy, with fully cooked edges, while the center retains a slightly gooey, pizookie-like quality.
Ways to Serve
Savor your air fryer chocolate chip cookie as it is, or explore these serving suggestions:
- Ice Cream - Top your single-serve cookie with ice cream for a classic pizookie feel.
- Berries - Fresh strawberries or blueberries are a great option to balance and lighten the richness of the cookie.
- Whipped Cream - Opt for coconut whipped cream for a light and fluffy pairing to this thick air fryer cookie.
- Glass of Milk - Dip your giant cookie or enjoy it alongside a glass of oat milk.
Make Ahead Tips
Prepare this cookie dough in advance and store it in the fridge or freezer. It's perfect for those busy nights when you crave a sweet treat.
Shape the cookie dough into a disk before wrapping it in plastic and placing it in a freezer bag.
When you're ready for a treat, there's no need to thaw the dough – just pop it straight into the air fryer!
Recipe FAQ
Yes, the cooking time and temperature will vary slightly. Add a few minutes to the overall time. The oven temperature should also be adjusted to 375°F as air fryer chocolate chip cookies are baked at a lower temperature.
Yes! This cookie is somewhat large and could easily be split into 2 or 3 regular-sized cookies.
Use a cookie scoop to make smaller air fryer chocolate chip cookies. The cooking time will be slightly shorter, given the smaller surface area.
I’m currently working on a recipe for a full batch of these cookies, so check back soon!
I do not recommend eating this cookie dough raw.
Even though there is no raw egg, there is still flour, which should be heat-treated before eating.
If you're looking for some cookie dough that is safe to eat raw, try chickpea cookie dough!
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Cookie For One
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ cup plant milk oat milk, soy milk, almond milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of sea salt
- ½ cups dairy-free chocolate chips can use a variety of dark and semi-sweet, see notes
Instructions
- Cream the softened vegan butter and sugars together with a spoon in a small bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix to form a thick dough. The dough will start out crumbly, but continue mixing until the flour is fully incorporated with the butter and milk.
- Form the cookie dough into a disk about 4.5" in diameter and place it on a small piece of parchment paper inside the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Kay says
Delicious! Just what I was looking for. I used coconut oil in place of the vegan butter and halved the recipe - portion control because if I made it all, I would eat it all.