Air Fryer Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies — If you’re looking for a healthy, fall-flavored snack that doesn’t require turning on your oven, look no further than these Air Fryer Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies.

These cookies are made using just a few ingredients, and there’s no need even to turn on your oven! Not only is this recipe quick and easy, but it also tastes delicious!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies
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Welcome to Fall; in my house and on my website, ForkToSpoon.com, we are all about pumpkins and apples this month. So, if you have not been following along, now is a great time to start, especially if you want to learn the secret to these Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies.

Now, I wanted to tell you that I love making cookies in my air fryer; they are so easy to make and take hardly any time, under 7 minutes, depending on the recipe.

Today, I made a twist on a classic oatmeal cookie. If you are unfamiliar with oatmeal cookies, They are soft but chewy cookies, usually stuffed with raisins and sometimes walnuts. Today, I twisted the classic oatmeal cookie by adding pumpkin and dried cranberries!

The Best Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

This fabulous cookie is vibrant for an oatmeal cookie with the butter flavor against the Pumpkin. This will soon be a favorite in your household.

I often serve these with a hot cup of coffee (Pumpkin) for my husband and my sons and a large glass of cold milk. It’s a perfect fall dessert.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies

  • You can change All-Purpose Flour for a blend of whole-wheat, or use Gluten-Free Flour.
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Salt
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Baking soda
  • Brown sugar
  • Butter, Room temperature, as the softened butter will help the cookies not spread as much.
  • The egg helps bind the ingredients together.
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • Old-Fashioned Oatmeal-Do, not quick oats, as the texture will not be the same.
  • Dried Cranberries

How To Make Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies

  1. Mix the flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  2. Add in the butter.
  3. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and canned Pumpkin.
  4. Add the old-fashioned oats and cranberries.
  5. Mix well; be careful to scrape the sides of the bowl.
  6. Spray either your air fryer pan or your basket with olive oil spray. (or if you see the blog post about parchment paper)
  7. I used an ice cream scooper to scoop my cookie dough.
  8. Set in your air fryer oven (I used the middle shelf) and set the timer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting. Continue to air fry your cookies until all the dough is used up.

Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies

Pro Tips:

  1. Measure your ingredients. Ensure you level your flour with a knife; just run the blade across the measuring cup to remove any excess.
  2. Do not over-mix; when you over-mix the dough, gluten is released, which releases the gluten and causes baked goods to be strict.
  3. Do not Preheat your air fryer. The dough will run off.
  4. Chill your cookie dough for the best air fryer cookies. Only about 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. Do not overbake; the cookies will harden as they cool down. As soon as the edges are a light golden brown, remove them. And let them firm up. Tip: If you have never prepared air fryer cookies, I always cook two and see how they do as a practice run since every air fryer is different.

FAQ’s:

Can You Add in Chocolate Chips?

You can add chocolate chips, raisins, or walnuts. Whatever you want that you think will go great with the pumpkin flavor.

Can You Use Salted Butter?

Yes, if you only have salted butter, omit the salt. Otherwise, the cookies may become too salty.

What is the Easiest Way to Air Fry Cookies?

By using parchment paper. But be careful. Some readers have noticed that the parchment paper will catch fire if it hits the heating element.

Always balance the cookies on the parchment paper so it stays down.

How Do You Store The Cookies?

Let the cookies cool down to room temperature, and then place them in an airtight container. They should last for about 2 to 3 days.

Can I Freeze The Cookies?

After you bake them and let them cool to room temperature, place them on a baking sheet and place the tray into the freezer. When the cookies are frozen, please place them in a sealable container. Freeze for about 1 to 2 months.

To use, place them in the refrigerator or counter and let them thaw.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies

Air Fryer Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

4.56 from 9 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies — If you're looking for a healthy, fall-flavored snack that doesn't require turning on your oven, look no further than these Air Fryer Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies are made using just a few ingredients, and there's no need to even turn on your oven! Not only is this recipe quick and easy, but it also tastes delicious!

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Start by combining the flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add in the butter.
  • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin.
  • Add the old fashioned oats and cranberries.
  • Mix well.
  • Be careful to scrape the sides of the bowl.
  • Spray either your air fryer pan or your basket with olive oil spray. (or if you see the blog post about parchment paper)
  • I used an ice cream scooper to scoop my cookie dough. If you do not have one, add 2 tablespoons of cookie dough.
  • Set in your air fryer oven (I used the middle shelf) and set the timer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F. Continue to air fry your cookies, until all of the dough is used up.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Parchment Paper, optional
  • Cooking Spray, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 974IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

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