With their chewy centers and crispy edges, these Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies with chocolate chips offer the perfect balance of texture.
This recipe uses coconut oil to help create a chewier texture in the cookies compared to using butter. The chocolate chips add another layer of crunch; not to mention sweetness.
The air fryer provides a quick and efficient cooking method, allowing you to enjoy freshly baked cookies in just a matter of minutes.
Check out all the other air fryer desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
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Air fryer oatmeal cookies are a delicious and convenient twist on the classic baked treat.
Whether you prefer traditional oatmeal cookies or want to experiment with flavors like chocolate chips or raisins, the air fryer is a versatile tool that can help you achieve bake easy desserts!
You won't be able to bake cookies in a large batch like you would in an oven, but you will save on cooking time and heating an oven; which is better in the long run.
Looking for more Easy Cookie Recipes? Try my Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies, Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies...yummy!
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👩🍳Recipe Notes
- This recipe uses coconut oil in place of butter.
- Coconut oil tends to have a lower melting point than butter, so using solid or chilled coconut oil is recommended for better results when baking cookies in an air fryer.
- Scoop out the amount of solid coconut oil, then cut or break it into small pieces before incorporating it into your sugar.
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📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- If you don't want to use coconut oil, substitute the same amount of butter.
- Instead of traditional semi-sweet chocolate chips, substitute mini chocolate chips or even white chocolate chocolate chips!
- Add crushed walnuts to the recipe for added crunch.
- Instead of chocolate chips, try raisins like I do with my Classic Oatmeal Cookies.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, beat together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and coconut oil until light and fluffy.
📌Quick Tip: Since we're using coconut oil in place of butter, make sure it's chilled for better results.
- Step 2: Add the dry ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Then add the dry ingredients to the sugar ingredients and mix until everything is combined.
- Step 3: Add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix till combined.
- Step 4: Add the oats followed by the chocolate chips.
- Step 5: Using a small cookie scoop, add the cookies to the parchment baking paper then gently lift the parchment paper and add it to the bottom of the air fryer being careful NOT to have extra paper running up the sides of the air fryer. If you do, the excess paper will get "caught" by the air flow and fold over the cookies.
- For my air fryer, I was able to fit 4 cookies at one time. Not sure which size cookie scoop to use? Check out my FREE Cookie Scoop Size Printable Cheat Sheet!
📌Expert Tip: Preheat your air fryer just like you would your oven when baking!
Air Fryer Baking Instructions
- Air fry or "bake" the cookies for five minutes or until golden brown.
- Once they're done, transfer the Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies to a cooling rack to cool before enjoying with a tall glass of milk!
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🍶Storage Tips
- Allow the Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. This will prevent moisture buildup and maintain their texture.
- Make sure the container is large enough to accommodate the cookies without squishing or breaking them.
- Line the bottom of the container with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Place the cookies in a single layer in the container, separating each layer with additional parchment or wax paper.
❄️Freezing Tips
- Place the baked cooled cookies on a baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Then place the baking sheet in the freezer and let the cookies freeze for about 1 hour or until they are firm.
- Once the cookies are firm, transfer them to an airtight container
- You can use a plastic bag as well, but try to remove as much air as possible before sealing and dating.
🔁 Thawing Tips
- Take the frozen cookies out of the freezer. Remove them from either the container or the plastic bag and lay the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Leave them at room temperature which will allow the cookies to gradually thaw.
📌Expert Tip: Once thawed, try warming the cookies up in the microwave for a delicious treat.
➡️Top Recipe Tip
- Make sure the coconut oil is chilled before combining it with the sugar.
Air fryers function as small convection ovens and can be used to bake a variety of items, including cookies, breads, rolls, and other treats.
Always follow the instructions provided with your specific air fryer. You can also follow the instructions listed in the recipe you're following as the baking temperature listed is specifically for that recipe. Remember, you may have to pre-heat your air fryer as well before baking.
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- Looking for more air fryer recipes? Check out my recipes for Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies or Air Fryer Peach Dump Cake.
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📇Recipe Card
📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup coconut oil
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar light
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 and ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cinnamon to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 and ¼ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, granulated sugar and coconut oil.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Add ⅓ of the flour mixture to the sugar/coconut mixture. Mix together and then repeat until the flour and sugar mixture is completely combined with the sugar mixture.
- Add in the vanilla extract and egg. Combine together and then stir in the oats.
- Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fit a piece of parchment paper to the inside of the air fryer. Once you have the paper sized correctly, remove the paper to the countertop or cutting board.
- Scoop the dough into balls and add them to the parchment paper. Then gently lift the parchment paper and add it back to the air fryer.
- Air fry the cookies for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the cookies and transfer to a baking rack to cool.
- Repeat the steps until all the dough is baked!
- Depending on the size of the cookie scoop you use, you should have about 16-20 cookies.
Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says
Love these. They look perfect! xx
Kim @DIYPartyMom says
Hmmm. I never thought of making cookies in the air fryer. I will have to try and make some using it the next time I only want one or two cookies. This could be a game changer for my afternoon snacking sessions! Yumm.
Lois says
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