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air fryer peanut butter cookies 3 ingredients

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies (3 Ingredients)

Air fryer peanut butter cookies 3 ingredients recipe delivers crispy, chewy cookies in minutes. Simple peanut butter cookies made easy with our proven method.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Creamy or crunchy both work
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Regular white sugar preferred
  • 1 whole Large Egg Room temperature works best

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • measuring cups
  • Cooking Spray
  • rubber spatula
  • Wire rack
  • fork

Method
 

  1. Start by gathering all ingredients and equipment. Let the egg come to room temperature for easier mixing.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix using a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and cohesive, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. Spray basket or tray with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  4. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls using hands or a small scoop. Place on prepared tray with at least 2 inches spacing between each cookie.
  5. Press each ball gently with the back of a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  6. Air fry cookies at 350°F for exactly 5 minutes. Do not open the basket during cooking.
  7. Let cookies cool on the tray for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for 10 minutes.

Notes

Try mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or sea salt flakes for variations. To make vegan, replace the egg with 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water. Dough balls can be frozen and cooked straight from the freezer by adding 1-2 minutes to cooking time.