Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are healthier than the conventional oven-baked version. These easy air fryer cookies will be enjoyed by everyone in your family and can also be eaten as a healthy breakfast option!
Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies couldn’t be easier to make. You can whip up one of these 3-ingredient air fryer desserts for a yummy afternoon snack in less than 10 minutes!
I love peanut butter cookies! When I was a little kid, my mom would make them every time we had a Boston snowstorm. They’re such an easy treat to whip up yourself—especially if you have some chocolate chips waiting at home, too 😉
If you love air fryer recipes, these delicious air fryer peanut butter cookies are a must-try!
Making peanut butter cookies in the air fryer is the perfect way to use up that jar of peanut butter in your pantry.
And with the Christmas Holiday coming up, they make a perfect gift for teachers, neighbors, and friends!
If you love a great homemade batch of cookies, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER HOMEMADE KOURABIEDES (GREEK SUGAR COOKIES), AIR FRYER COPYCAT MRS. FIELDS WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, and AIR FRYER SUGAR COOKIES.
Why You’ll Love Peanut Butter Cookies in the Air Fryer
- Easy 3-ingredient air fryer desserts in a flash
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- Rich peanut butter taste
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good and easy batch of cookies? This 3 ingredients peanut butter cookies recipe only calls for a few items, which means you can whip up an amazing dessert in no time at all. With the air fryer, it is even easier than before!
For complete ingredients and quantities, keep on scrolling until you get to the bottom with a printable recipe card.
- Sugar: You can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Peanut Butter: You can use either crunchy or creamy. If using natural, make sure to mix it well before adding the other ingredients into your mixer.
- Egg
Why The Air Fryer?
Baking cookies in your air fryer is an excellent choice because the air fryer provides a healthier, easier, and quicker way of cooking.
Traditional oven baking is great, but tends to take quite a bit longer and heats your home, which isn’t ideal on a hot summer day!
Peanut butter cookies in the air fryer don’t burn or dry out as quickly as they can in a conventional oven. They come out perfectly round, moist, and chewy!
These easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are a perfect and fun baking project for when you have a few extra minutes to spare in your day. You kids would love to help with these too!
You will never want to go back to traditional oven baking again once you try air frying cookies!
How to Make Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
Step 1: Make Batter
Start by mixing the peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a large mixing bowl.
Mix well.
Step 2: Section Out Cookies
Place a piece of parchment paper into the air fryer basket, then add about a tablespoon of cookie dough in the center. Use a fork to press down, making the distinctive fork tine marks.
Leave space between each cookie and repeat until the basket is full or the cookie dough runs out. Don’t be afraid to cook in batches — it’s best to leave ample space between each cookie.
Step 3: Bake
Set the timer for 5 to 7 minutes at 350 degrees F. Use the air fryer setting.
Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Pro Tips:
- Don’t overbake: When you pull your cookies from the air fryer, they will be golden brown at first and then darken in color. Pulling them out once they’re already darker will lead to burnt cookies.
- Keep your dough cold in between batches: Also, allow your air fryer to cool down before adding more dough.
- Allow your cookies to rest: These easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are very soft after cooking, so allow them to rest before removing them from the air fryer.
- Try substituting Greek yogurt for eggs: Greek yogurt is very healthy and packed with protein. It also has a very neutral taste and produces a dense, soft cookie.
Can I Make 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies in the Oven?
If you don’t have an air fryer, no worries! You can make this 3-ingredient air fryer dessert in your conventional oven as well.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the top of the cookie slightly cracks. Let cool and enjoy!
Are 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Healthy?
One of these delicious air fryer peanut butter cookies contains only 100 calories, so it can be a great sweet treat for almost any diet.
In comparison, a regular store-bought or bakery peanut butter cookie averages about 200 calories each — double the amount of these air fryer cookies.
Plus, peanut butter contains quite a bit of protein, and so does the egg, so these cookies are pretty filling for being a low-calorie treat!
Why Do These Cookies Have Fork Marks?
Peanut butter cookies are typically dense and won’t spread in the oven. To avoid being cakey, you should press them down with a fork before baking!
If you don’t have a fork readily available, press them down with your fingers or a small glass. They’re going to taste delicious regardless of what texture they have on the outside.
How To Get The Perfect Fork Mark Pattern
I usually use my fork twice — once in each direction. Remember to clean your fork between making marks, so you get the distinctive pattern each time.
You can experiment with using a larger fork or a smaller fork. As long as the cookies are pressed for even cooking, the pattern appearance is up to your preference!
What’s The Best Peanut Butter To Use For These Cookies?
I love a great creamy, salted peanut butter. If you add a sprinkle of sea salt on top, you can make sweet and salty peanut butter cookies in the air fryer.
If you use natural peanut butter or homemade peanut butter, make sure to mix it before adding it to your cookie batter. This way, your peanut butter cookies are a perfect consistency.
What Is The Best Electric Mixer For Cookie Baking?
If you love to bake often, then you may want to invest in an electric mixer. Many bakers love their KitchenAid stand mixers which last forever, so you won’t have to worry about buying another one any time soon — if ever!
However, if the KitchenAid stand mixer isn’t in your budget at the moment, there are many great electric hand mixers available!
Should You Chill The Dough Before Baking?
Yes, keep the dough cold in between air fryer batches. And remember to cool the air fryer in between.
What Happens if You Put a Cookie in an Air Fryer?
If you put a cookie in an air fryer, something truly magical will happen! Your cookie will get warm and soft, gooey, and delicious!
Air fryers are more efficient than regular ovens because they cook quickly and don’t dry out food. The hot air also circulates evenly around the food, so everything cooks evenly.
More 3-Ingredient Air Fryer Desserts (3 Ingredients or Less!):
- AIR FRYER BAGEL BITES
- OREO MUG CAKE IN THE AIR FRYER
- AIR FRYER APPLE CAKE
- AIR FRYER 3 INGREDIENT NUTELLA COOKIES
- 3 INGREDIENT NUTELLA CAKE IN THE AIR FRYER
Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Start by mixing the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix well.
- I used an ice cream scooper and scooped them onto a parchment-lined air fryer basket.
- Set in the oven and set the timer for 5 to 8 minutes at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Plate, serve and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
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Diana M.
Love these cookies 😋
Tammie Winkler
Has anyone tried making these using PB2 mixed with water?
Sharon A Finch
I made these tonight and they are fantastic! I have to admit I overcooked the first batch as I think my scoop was too big and they weren’t getting done. So easy and made just enough for me and hubby to have a couple and save some. And if we are confessing; I did eat one when it was quite warm and it was falling apart! ;0
Sally
These are amazing! Seriously! Thanks for all of your recipes
Lisa
Awesome
Latoia
Hi there! I used equal like sweetener Moses with a little swerve brown. I added 1/2 tsp baking powder and a splash of vanilla extract. These are divine! Took a little longer in my vortex though. Maybe like 7 minutes. I just watched them closely.
Deni
Have you tried making these with a sugar substitute, such as Erythritol, Stevia, Pyure, Xylitol or Allulose? We follow a healthier low carb diet and would like to try these in my new Insfant Vortex air fryer. Thanks very much.
Beth
I was wondering the same thing. I hope you get a response.