Crispy Air Fryer Cookie Dough Bites Recipe with Gooey Centers Made Easy
These crispy air fryer cookie dough bites feature a golden, crunchy exterior with a warm, gooey chocolate chip center. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for snacking, parties, or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 cookie dough bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat ½ cup (113g) softened unsalted butter with ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar and 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add egg yolk and vanilla: Mix in 1 large egg yolk and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp baking soda, and ⅛ tsp salt.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips: Stir in ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Form dough balls: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, roll the dough into bite-sized balls (about 1-inch/2.5 cm diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and let it heat up for 3-5 minutes.
- Air fry cookie dough bites: Place the dough balls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each. Cook for 6-8 minutes, checking around 6 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Cool and serve: Let the bites cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial to achieve a crispy outside and gooey center. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. If bites cook too fast outside but remain undercooked inside, lower temperature to 325°F and cook longer. Use cooking spray or parchment to prevent sticking. For vegan or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie dough bite
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.7
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 1
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