This Air Fryer Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie is warm, gooey, and ready in minutes, perfect for when a cookie craving hits fast. Made for one, it delivers soft centers, crisp edges, and zero leftovers.
Craving a warm chocolate chip cookie but don’t want to bake a whole batch? This Air Fryer Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie is the answer.
It bakes up soft and gooey in the center with lightly crisp edges, all in just minutes. Perfect for late-night cravings, small households, or anytime you want a fresh cookie without leftovers.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Perfect portion: Made for one, no sharing required.
- Quick fix: Ready in minutes when cravings hit.
- Soft and gooey: Warm center with lightly crisp edges.
- Minimal cleanup: One bowl, one cookie, zero mess.
- Totally customizable: Add nuts, extra chips, or a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients Needed
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure and chewy cookie texture
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and rich caramel flavor
- Granulated sugar: Balances sweetness and creates crisp edges
- Butter: Adds richness and classic buttery cookie flavor
- Egg: Binds ingredients and creates soft, tender texture
- Vanilla extract: Enhances flavor with warm vanilla notes
- Chocolate chips: Melty bursts of chocolate in every bite
- Salt: Balances sweetness and boosts overall flavor
Recipe Variations
- Gluten-Free Cookie: Swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Keto Cookie: Use almond flour, sugar-free sweetener, and sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Eggless Cookie: Replace the egg with 1 tablespoon milk or a flax egg.
- Dairy-Free Cookie: Use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Double Chocolate: Add cocoa powder and extra chocolate chips for richer flavor.
- Nutty Cookie: Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
How To Make Air Fryer Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
Step 1: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 2: Stir in the flour and salt until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 3: Form the dough into a thick cookie and place it on parchment paper or in an air fryer-safe ramekin. Gently flatten slightly.
Step 4: Air fry at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
Step 5: Let the cookie cool for a few minutes, it will firm up slightly as it rests. Enjoy warm for the best gooey texture.
Air Fryer Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Tips
- Use a small ramekin or parchment paper: Prevents sticking in the air fryer.
- Don’t overmix the dough: Keeps the cookie soft and tender.
- Check cooking time: Air fryer models vary; edges should be set but center still soft.
- Customize mix-ins: Add nuts, peanut butter chips, or extra chocolate chips.
- Serve warm: The cookie is gooey and soft right out of the air fryer.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Best eaten fresh.
- Refrigerator: Keep in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat slightly in the air fryer or microwave before serving.
- Freezer: Wrap the cookie in plastic wrap or foil and freeze for up to 1 month; thaw and warm before eating.
- Reheating: Warm in the air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes or in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to restore softness.
Air Fryer Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Faqs
Can I make this cookie without an egg? Yes! Use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) or a small amount of milk as an egg replacement.
Can I make it gluten-free? Absolutely. Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend.
How do I keep the cookie soft? Don’t overmix the dough and remove it from the air fryer when the edges are set but the center is still soft.
Can I make a bigger portion or batch? Yes, you can double the recipe and cook multiple cookies in separate ramekins or batches.
Can I add mix-ins? Definitely! Try nuts, peanut butter chips, or extra chocolate chips for variety.
How long should I let it cool? Let it rest for 2-3 minutes; it will firm up slightly but stay gooey inside.
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Air Fryer Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
Description
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
- 1 small Egg, or 1 tablespoon milk/flax egg for eggless
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted 1 tablespoon Butter, 1 tablespoon Brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar, 1 small Egg, and 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon Salt until just combined. Fold in 2 tablespoons Chocolate chips.
- Form dough into a thick cookie on parchment paper or in an air fryer-safe ramekin. Flatten slightly.
- Air fry at 350°F for 6–8 minutes until edges are set and center is soft.
- Let cookie cool 2–3 minutes. Enjoy warm for gooey texture.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Baking Pan, or Parchment Paper
Notes
Nutrition
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Cindy Windsor
How about a single oatmeal raisin airfryer cookie? Do you have a recipe for one of those?
Laurie Fleming
I have something better planned, but I’ll so make one for you this week.