Description
These Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter center. Easy to make and perfectly baked in the air fryer, they’re a sweet treat for any peanut butter lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (plus ¼ cup for filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the egg. Mix until smooth and creamy. Stir in the baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until fully incorporated. -
Create the Filling:
In a small bowl, mix the extra ¼ cup of peanut butter with a teaspoon of powdered sugar to make a creamy, slightly thicker filling. -
Shape the Cookies:
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly in your hand and place a small dollop (about ½ teaspoon) of the prepared filling in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and seal it completely. Roll the filled dough ball gently to smooth it out. -
Flatten and Decorate:
Place the filled dough balls in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each cookie. Using a fork, gently press a crisscross pattern onto the top of each ball, flattening them slightly. -
Air Fry:
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Cook the cookies in batches for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and slightly crisp. Avoid overcrowding the basket. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Carefully remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them cool on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes. The gooey filling will firm up slightly but remain luscious.
Notes
- For a smoother filling, you can microwave the peanut butter for a few seconds before mixing with powdered sugar.
- If you prefer extra crunch, add a handful of chopped peanuts into the cookie dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg