Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies in the Air Fryer Fast and Delicious

Peanut butter cookies hold a special place in American baking, standing shoulder to shoulder with the classic chocolate chip cookie. Honestly, choosing between the two is nearly impossible!

These air fryer peanut butter cookies come together effortlessly with simple pantry staples. The best part? They take only 5 minutes to mix and just 8 minutes to cook in the air fryer. That means in under 15 minutes, you can enjoy warm, homemade peanut butter cookies straight from your kitchen!

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Freeze and Bake in Small Batches Anytime!

One of my favorite things to do is prepare a batch of cookie dough and freeze it in individual portions. This way, I can bake just one or two cookies whenever I get a craving. There’s nothing better than having a fresh-baked peanut butter cookie ready in minutes!

To freeze the dough, scoop or shape it into small cookie-sized balls. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and press them down lightly with a fork to create the classic peanut butter cookie pattern.

Let them freeze for a few hours on the baking sheet. Once solid, transfer them to a resealable plastic bag and store them in the freezer for months.

When you’re ready to bake, simply place the frozen cookie dough in the air fryer and follow the regular baking instructions, adding an extra minute or two to the cooking time.

Peanut Butter Cookie Variations

Want to customize your cookies? Try these delicious mix-ins and variations!

Chocolate Chips: Stir in mini chocolate chips to distribute the chocolate evenly throughout the dough. Semisweet chips are my go-to, but milk chocolate works great too.
Chocolate Dipped: After baking and cooling, dip the

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are an easy and delicious treat that’s perfect for dessert or a quick snack. You won’t believe how fast they come together!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 98 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer
Disposable Paper Liner (Non-stick, oil-proof, food-grade parchment)
OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop (3-Pack)

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 large egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients and stir until well incorporated.
Shape the dough into 2-inch balls and place them 3 inches apart on a parchment paper liner for the air fryer.
Press each dough ball with a fork dipped in sugar, creating a crisscross pattern. Flatten the cookies to about 2 inches in diameter.
Air Fry for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool – Transfer the cookies to a wire rack immediately to cool.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!