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Air Fryer Frozen Cookie Dough

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: July 22, 2023

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There’s just something irresistible about a batch of freshly baked cookies, and if you agree, you’ve got to try this Air Fryer frozen cookie dough recipe.

"Freshly cooked cookie dough from the air fryer with a golden, crispy edge."

There’s just something irresistible about a batch of freshly baked cookies, and if you agree, you’ve got to try this Air Fryer frozen cookie dough recipe.

Using just 1 simple ingredient, you’ll be able to put together a nice little batch of cookies of your choice without needing to turn on the oven, which is perfect for the hot summer days.

I almost always have some frozen cookie dough at hand, and whenever we find ourselves craving some homemade cookies, this is the recipe I turn to. It is seriously so simple and straightforward- you just can’t go wrong with it.

This recipe is actually part of the reason why I love my Air Fryer so much- it is literally a genius device that has made my time in the kitchen so much easier and effortless.

If you love easy air fryer cookie recipes, try my recipe for Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Pillsbury Cookies, Air Fryer Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies, or Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.

What’s Great About This Recipe

There are many reasons why I love this easy Air Fryer cookie recipe that comes together using frozen cookie dough.

Only 1 Ingredient: You need just 1 simple ingredient to make your cookies. That’s it. I’m not joking.
Minimal Mess & Cleanup: No mixing bowls, spoons and baking sheets to clean up? Count me in! I’m all in for a recipe that means less cleanup.
Works Every Time: This Air Fryer frozen cookie dough recipe is fail proof- you’ll always get the perfect cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
Super Convenient: This recipe is hands down one of my favorites, because it is super convenient. No running to the store and gathering all the ingredients. Just super simple and effortless!

"Close-up of soft, chewy cookies cooked from frozen in the air fryer."

Ingredients For the Air Fryer Frozen Cookie Dough Recipe

To get your batch of homemade cookies ready in the shortest possible time, here’s all you’ll need.

Air Fryer Frozen Cookie Dough Ingredients on a table.

Frozen cookie dough: That’s it. Really. You can use almost any kind of frozen cookie dough you have at hand. I usually make a batch of scratch made cookie dough and freeze it for later, but if you don’t fancy all the effort, you can just stick to using packaged frozen cookie dough too and it’ll work just as well.

How To Make Air Fryer Frozen Cookie Dough

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to do it,

Step-by-step process of placing frozen cookie dough in the air fryer.

Preheat the Air Fryer: Start by preheating your air fryer. The exact temperature and time may vary depending on the brand and model of your air fryer, but a good starting point is to set it to 350 degrees F (175°C) for a few minutes.

Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Line the basket with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat after preheating. This will prevent the cookie dough from sticking to the basket and make cleanup easier.

Place the Cookie Dough: Place your frozen cookie dough portions on the parchment paper or silicone baking mat, leaving space between each cookie to spread. The number of cookies you can bake at once will depend on your air fryer basket size.

How Long To Air Fry Frozen Cookie Dough: Once the air fryer is preheated, place the cookie-filled basket inside the air fryer. Set cook time for 6-10 minutes.

Cool and Enjoy: Once the cookies are done, carefully remove the air fryer basket from the air fryer and allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked cookies!

Frozen cookie dough in the air fryer basket, ready to bake."

Pro Tips for the Air Fryer Frozen Cookie Dough Recipe

Making cookies from frozen cookie dough in your Air Fryer is no rocket science. The process is as simple as it can get, but having a few tips and tricks up your sleeve can really help you nail the recipe.

Remember to leave a little space between each cookie dough ball. Remember that the cookies will flatten a bit and spread as they cook, and you don’t want them sticking to each other.
Leaving some extra space and breathing room for each cookie will ensure that they are cooked to perfection as well.
The time for the frozen cookie dough to cook depends on the thickness of the dough balls and the cookies. If you’re preheating the Air Fryer, they may take even less time to cook.
Start off with checking the Air Fryer basket at around the 8 minute mark, and if they still seem a bit undercooked, pop them in for 2 more minutes.
You can also check if they have started to get slightly golden brown in color to get a better idea about if they’re done or not.
To make perfect, even sized cookies, you can use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the dough balls.
You can also choose to spread the cookie dough in a mini pan or a small cookie tray.
Another great idea is to add a small chocolate chunk in between each cookie dough ball to make some easy stuffed cookies.

Golden-brown cookies in the air fryer, baked from frozen dough."

How Do I Store the Cookies?

The best way to store these cookies made in the Air Fryer is to move them to an airtight container after they’ve completely cooled down. Doing this will help keep them fresh and retain their crunchy texture better.

If you feel your cookies have lost their freshness and have become too soft, you can pop them in the Air Fryer again for a minute or two to crisp them up.

How Do I Serve the Cookies?

Your batch of Air Fryer frozen cookie dough, when turned into those perfect, delicious and warm cookies, can be served in so many ways.

With Milk: The simplest way to enjoy your homemade cookies is to team them up with some milk. Chocolate chip cookies are the best choice for this combination, but you can replicate it with pretty much any other kind of cookie as well.
As a Sweet Treat: You can enjoy these air fried cookies as-is too! They’re perfect as a late night snack or a quick pick me up when you’re feeling down and just need to treat yourself to a little bite.
As an Elaborate Dessert: You can also transform your Air Fryer cookies into a nice little fancy dessert by adding a dollop of frosting of your choice in between two cookies and turning it into a little cookie sandwich.

FAQs

Do I Need to Use Parchment Paper? You don’t absolutely need to use parchment paper, but I highly recommend doing it if you have it at hand. Using it to line your Air Fryer basket will help make it easier for you to get the cookies out of the basket. Plus, you won’t need to clean up the basket too!

Can I Use Kitchen Foil Instead of Parchment Paper? You sure can! Aluminum foil can be a great alternative to parchment paper, and you can totally use it to line your Air Fryer basket and then place the cookie dough balls on.

Do I Need to Thaw the Cookie Dough? You actually don’t! That’s the beauty of this recipe. You can use the frozen cookie dough straight away and pop it into the Air Fryer- no thawing time needed!

Air fryer baking frozen cookie dough to soft, chewy perfection.

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