You guys love air fryer recipes more than we expected so we are bringing you another great one. The easy air fryer cookie. Matt said it best in the video that this recipe is on the same level of easiness and quickness of a mug cake. If you love a something a little sweet after dinner, but don’t want to work too hard for it or make an entire batch of something that could tempt you all night this recipe was made for you!
Delicious Air Fryer Recipes
We use our air fryer 2-3 times a week. We cook all sorts of meats and veggies in it, and now desserts! If you love using the air fryer as much as we do here are some of our favorites:
- Air Fryer Biscuits
- Air Fryer Meatballs
- Air Fryer Pork Chops (this is a must try!)
Not enough? Leave a comment down below with some recipes you want to see remade in the air fryer and we can make it happen.
Air Fryer Temperature
This might seem like an unnecessary section, but one thing I have learned from running a food blog and using the oven every single day is that all ovens very in how hot they get and quickly they cook something. The air fryer is no different.
We have the Ninja Air Fryer and we absolutely love it. However, I will say that the basket is a little on the small side, but works for two people. If you have a bigger family or prefer to batch cook things for meal prep I would splurge for a bigger basket. Our Ninja also runs really hot compared to others so this air fryer cookie took only 4 minutes where it could take up to ten minutes for you!
The more you use your air fryer the better in tune with it you’ll become to understanding if you need to cook something longer or shorter.
Baking In The Air Fryer
We cook tons of different meals in the air fryer. Steaks, chicken thighs, wings, salmon and all sorts of veggies tossed in animal fat. However we are pretty new to baking in the air fryer, and I must say, it’s going really well! I never would have imagined biscuits and desserts were possible. You can get by without an oven and a microwave if you the air fryer.
Some tips I have for baking (and general use) in the air fryer are:
- Preheat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes
- Line the bottom with parchment paper or grease
- Don’t over crowd
- If cooking meat or veggies flip half way through
Guilt Free Air Fryer Cookie
Any dessert that allows you to stay on your diet and makes your diet more sustainable is worth making and consuming regularly. Sure, we have some amazing keto desserts that you may want to eat everyday, like our dark chocolate pecan tart or soft and doughy cinnamon rolls, but it may not be realistic if you really want to lose weight.
That being said, this air fryer cookie is a great option for regular consumption without tanking the day! The macros are a perfectly portioned snack and it’s not too sweet where you’ll be hankering for more.
Want More Guilt Free Desserts?
Here’s a quick hit list that we highly recommend you try out before hitting up Ben and Jerry’s or cheesecake factory!
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Mug Cake
- Chocolate Keto Fudge
- Mini Cream Puffs
- White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
- Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
You don’t have to give up the pleasures of food just because you are on a diet. Eating delicious foods while getting healthy is totally possible and will be with the desserts on our food blog! Check back weekly for new recipes.
Easy Air Fryer Cookie
What You Need:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1-2 tbsp Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- 10 drops liquid stevia
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup Keto Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
- Combine all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, in a medium sized mixing bowl until fully incorporated and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Cut out a piece of parchment paper to line the bottom of the air fryer and then fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
- Pre-heat your air fryer to 350°F for 2 minutes (without the parchment paper).
- Place the dough onto the parchment paper and spread using a spatula to 1/4 inch thickness or place another sheet of parchment paper on top and roll out.
- Remove the air fryer basket and place the parchment paper in the preheated air fryer.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes. Air fryer cooking times vary highly so it's safe to keep an eye on it starting at 4 minutes. It will be browned and cooked through.
- Remove parchment paper from air fryer to a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Inspector Gorgeous, some other keto cookie air fryer blog girl, says flip the cookie, cuz the heat will over brown the top before heating the bottom sufficiently. I like Doing this that way. I like the ease of your recipe, thanks so much:)
I just made the mug biscuit! Awesome! Now I have an alternative for breakfast. I love your recipes and purchased two of your large books from Amazon. This is the first diet that has worked for me. Thank you.
Really happy to hear this Janet!
Love your recipes! Can’t wait to try this. I just got an air fryer so please def do more air fryer recipes!!
Question about the recipe- if you don’t have liquid stevia can we just use more swerve? Or can i use a stevia powder? How much would you recommend?
Hi Dee! You can replace with the sweetener of your choice. Our conversion chart might help: Low Carb Sweeteners Conversion Chart
I was a little worried that this wouldn’t be great but i was pleasantly surprised! Very good. Tasted even better after it cooled down a bit. Thank you!
I haven’t made this yet but will try tonight. Yes plz keep it going with air fryer recipe, love easy ones.
Do you leave the parchment on top and bottom when baking?
Yummy quick treat!!
We have made this recipe several times.. AMAZING!!!!
This was great! It was just like the cookie cakes we used to get from Wegman’s. Delicious and easy. The hardest part was waiting for the egg to get to room temperature.
My cookie was browning on top but not the bottom! I baked it for 5 minutes but unfortunately the bottom was spongy like a pancake and pretty bland ? sadly!
I love all of your recipes I have tried! The air fryer biscuits are GREAT!! The no bake cheesecakes are oh so good.
These are great recipes but I can’t afford an air fryer. So disappointed that I can’t try your recipes!
Many people make the air fryer recipes in the oven! You’ll just need to experiment a little with baking time and temperature. And we have way more regular recipes than air fryer recipes, so you should be able to find quite a bit to try!
This looks amazing! Could you sub something else for the stevia?
This cookie was awesome! Shared with my non-Keto son…he loved it as well…perfect for a treat! So easy to make…thank you!
This was delicious! Thanks for the awesome recipe!!
I have a Gourmia Air Fryer. Did 320 deg for 7 min, then flipped over for 3-4 min longer to crisp up the bottom side. Once cool, it was tasty & a little crispy, but still a bit cake-like texture. Nice to just have one of a treat to share and then done. Thanks!
I just got done making this and the hubs & I snarfed it down. It was delicious! He said it’s the best keto cookie he’s had yet ?? Thank you, Matt & Megha!
I couldn’t wait to try this recipe when I saw the video. I jumped right up and mixed it up. Tastes wonderful and really hit the spot!