Dessert

Air Fryer Cookie for One

An easy cookie for one recipe that takes only a few minutes in the air fryer! Soft and gooey with a sprinkle of sea salt.

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A delicious soft baked chocolate chip cookie for one, baked in the air fryer in a few minutes and topped with sea salt flakes.

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Why make this cookie for one?

Sometimes you need a cookie quickly and with minimal fuss. You also might not want to make a full batch because if you're like me, they might (probably will) disappear in the same day, though beware this is a good sized cookie so sharing is always an option.

That's why this handy cookie for one recipe is the perfect balance of quantity and quality. It's a fresh baked cookie, soft in the middle with crispy edges, loaded with melted chocolate chunks and sprinkled with sea salt. Things can't get better than that.

Baking your cookie in the air fryer means you don't have to fire up your oven and warm up the whole kitchen, just for one cookie. I'm not a huge fan of unnecessary appliances but my air fryer is used daily and saves me so much time.

FAQ's about making this recipe

Can I use foil instead of parchment paper? Each time I used foil, my cookie stuck to it, so I recommend parchment paper.

How do I flatten my cookie halfway through baking? Use the flat bottom of a mug or a glass.

My cookie still seems really soft in the middle, is it raw? Everyone has diffrent tastes for cookies, I prefer soft and gooey. The cookie will firm up after sitting for 5-7 minutes but still have that soft texture.  

Do I need tp preheat my air fryer? Yes, this will ensure even cooking and result in a better cookie.

What kind of air fryer do you use? I use a Cosori Air Fryer with an 8 quart sized basket.

Cookie in the air fryer before baking
baked cookie in the air fryer
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Recipe

A delicious soft baked chocolate chip cookie for one, baked in the air fryer in a few minutes and topped with sea salt flakes.

Course:
Dessert
COOKing TIME:
12 minutes
Total TIME:
20 minutes
CUISINE:
American
PREP TIME:
5 minutes
SERVINGS:
1

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp chocolate chips
  • Sea salt for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer** to 320 degrees F for 3 minutes
  2. In a small bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth
  3. Stir in vanilla and milk until combined
  4. Add flour, baking soda and salt, mixing until just combined
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and shape dough into a ball
  6. Place dough on a small piece of parchment paper
  7. Flatten the dough ball to approximately 1/3 to 1/2 inch tall
  8. Air fry at 320 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on the edges
  9. Let the cookie cool in the air fryer for 5 minutes before removing - this allows it to finish setting without over-cooking

Tips for success:

* Cooking at a lower temp (320 degrees F) prevents a raw center and burned edges

* Parchment paper prevents the cookie from spreading too thin

* Cooling in the air fryer lets it set without being raw

**Air fryers are a very stingy home kitchen appliance. Different brands and wattages do not cook exactly the same. You may find after the cookie sets that it needs extra cooking time. Don't fear! Lift the cookie with the parchment paper and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until you have a soft and gooey cookie.

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