Easy Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies

These Easy Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies are crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and packed with warm holiday spices. They come together quickly with simple ingredients, making them perfect for fast baking and festive cookie trays.

If you love the warm, spicy flavor of gingersnap cookies but want a quicker, fuss-free way to bake them, these Easy Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies are perfect.

Using your air fryer means you get perfectly crisp edges and soft, chewy centers in just minutes, without heating up your whole kitchen.

Packed with classic holiday spices like ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these cookies are ideal for last-minute treats, festive gatherings, or just satisfying your sweet tooth any time of year.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Super Quick & Easy: No need to wait for the oven to preheat; your cookies are ready in minutes.
• Perfect Texture: Crisp on the edges and soft and chewy in the center every single time.
• Holiday Favorite Flavors: Packed with warm ginger, cinnamon, and molasses for that classic festive taste.
• Less Mess, Less Fuss: Minimal cleanup since you’re using just your air fryer and a few bowls.
• Great for Any Occasion: Perfect for last-minute treats, holiday parties, or cozy nights at home.

Ingredients Needed

• All-purpose flour: Soft, versatile flour perfect for chewy gingersnap cookies
• Baking soda: Helps cookies rise and become light, fluffy
• Ground cinnamon: Warm, sweet spice that enhances holiday cookie flavor
• Ground cloves: Aromatic spice adding depth and festive holiday taste
• Ground ginger: Adds signature zing and traditional gingersnap flavor
• Ground cardamom: Subtle, fragrant spice for a unique cookie twist
• Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances the cookie flavors
• Brown sugar: Rich, caramel sweetness for moist, flavorful cookies
• Unsalted butter: Adds creamy richness and soft texture to cookies
• Dark molasses: Deep, robust sweetness for classic gingersnap taste
• Large egg: Binds ingredients together and provides tender texture
• Pure vanilla extract: Adds warm, aromatic sweetness to enhance flavor

How To Make Easy Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies

Step One: In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and spices mix well. Then in another, both add the butter, brown sugar, and molasses, mix well until the batter is fluffy, fold in the egg and vanilla extract. Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture.

Step Two: Add about 1 1/2 tablespoon of batter to a parchment-lined air fryer basket using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.

Step Three: Set the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, set cook time for 5-7 minutes. Remove went the edges start to set. The cookies will harden as they cool down.

Easy Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies Recipe Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the basket: Leave space between cookies so they cook evenly and get crisp edges.
• Check early: Air fryer models vary, start checking cookies a minute or two before the timer ends.
• Use room temperature butter: This helps create a soft, chewy texture.
• Adjust sweetness: Taste your dough before baking and add a pinch more sugar or molasses if you like a richer flavor.
• Cool completely: Cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so resist the urge to bite in too soon.

Storing Instructions

• Room temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: Place cooled cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container; they keep well for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: Warm frozen or room-temperature cookies in the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to restore crispiness.

Easy Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies Recipe Faqs

Can I use a different flour? Yes! All-purpose flour works best, but you can experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free blends. Just note the texture may be slightly different.

Can I make these cookies without an air fryer? Absolutely. You can bake them in a conventional oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

How do I keep the cookies soft? Store them in an airtight container once cooled. Adding a slice of bread to the container can help maintain softness.

Can I double the recipe? Yes, just make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook in batches for even baking.

Can I add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts? Definitely! Fold in your favorite additions after mixing in the egg and vanilla for a customized twist.

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