These Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright, zesty lemon flavor. Studded with creamy white chocolate chips, they’re quick to bake and perfect for a fresh, sweet treat anytime.
If you love cookies with a bright, citrusy twist, these Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies are about to become your new favorite.
Soft, chewy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, they’re studded with melty white chocolate chips for a sweet, creamy contrast.
Quick to make in the air fryer, these cookies are perfect for a fresh treat anytime you want a little sunshine in dessert form.
Why You Will Love These Cookies!
- Bright, zesty flavor – The lemon adds a fresh, sunny twist to classic cookies.
- Soft and chewy – Perfect texture every time, thanks to the air fryer.
- Melty white chocolate chips – Creamy sweetness balances the tangy lemon perfectly.
- Quick and easy – Ready in minutes, no oven required.
- Perfect for any occasion – Great for dessert, snacks, or gifting.
Ingredients Needed
- All-Purpose Flour: You can use gluten-free all-purpose flour if you want a gluten-free cookie.
- Baking Soda: Make sure your baking soda is fresh, for the best cookies!
- Salt: Adds some flavor to your cookies!
- Granulated Sugar and Light Brown Sugar: Makes for a sweet cookie! You can use a sugar substitute f you are looking for an alternative sugar to use.
- Butter: Use unsalted, room temperature butter.
- Extract: Use both lemon and vanilla extract, for added flavor.
- Eggs: Use large, room-temperature eggs.
- White Chocolate Chips: You can also use milk chocolate chips, as an alternative.
- Confectioner’s Sugar; A great way to serve these cookies, a light dusting!
- Lemon Zest: A great way to serve these! Who doesn’t love some grated lemon zest over the cookies!
How To Make Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies
Step One: Start by mixing the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, & salt) together in a large bowl.
Step Two: In a separate bowl combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Mix on low with a hand mixer until creamy.
Step Three: Add the lemon extract, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix well. Slowly add the flour mixture. Mix well. Using a spatula fold in the white chocolate chips.
Step Four: Cover and refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the air fryer temperature to 300 degrees F, for 3-5 minutes.
Step Five: Remove dough from the fridge. Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper. Scoop 4-6 balls of dough and place them in your basket on the parchment paper making sure to leave an inch or so in between them so they have room while they bake.
Step Six: Set cook time for 8-10 minutes. Cookies should be a light golden brown. Allow them to cool for a few minutes then move them to a cookie rack until completely cool. Sprinkle a little confectioners sugar on top and lemon zest if you wish (optional).
Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies Recipe Tips
- Chill the dough – Refrigerating the dough for 10–15 minutes helps prevent cookies from spreading too much in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd – Leave space between dough balls so they bake evenly and maintain shape.
- Use parchment paper – Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Adjust cook time for size – Larger cookies may need an extra minute or two; smaller cookies cook faster.
- Optional zest – Add fresh lemon zest to the dough for an extra punch of citrus flavor.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in a sealed container for up to 1 week; let come to room temperature before serving.
- Freezing: Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the air fryer for a few minutes.
- Reheating: Refresh cookies in the air fryer at 325°F for 2–3 minutes to bring back soft, chewy texture.
Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies Recipe Faqs
Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of white chocolate? Yes! Regular or even white-and-dark chocolate chips work, though white chocolate pairs best with the lemon flavor.
Do I need to chill the dough? It’s recommended. Chilling the dough for 10–15 minutes helps prevent cookies from spreading too much while baking.
Can I make these cookies larger or smaller? Absolutely. Just adjust the air fryer cooking time slightly—larger cookies need a minute or two longer, smaller cookies cook faster.
Can I make these without an air fryer? Yes, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
How should I store leftovers? Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Can I add extra lemon zest? Definitely! Adding fresh lemon zest to the dough will give a brighter, more pronounced citrus flavor.
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Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies
Description
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, unsalted and room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon extract
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, regular or mini
- 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- Start by mixing the dry ingredients (3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoons baking soda, & 3/4 teaspoon salt) together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine the 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, and 1 1/2 sticks butter Mix on low with a hand mixer until creamy.
- Add the 2 tablespoons lemon extract, 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs. Mix well.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture. Mix well.
- Using a spatula fold in the 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate dough for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 300 degrees F, for 3-5 minutes. Remove dough from fridge.
- Line air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper.
- Scoop 4-6 balls of dough and place them in your basket on the parchment paper making sure to leave an inch or so in between them so they have room while they bake.
- Set cook time for 8-10 minutes.
- Cookies should be a light golden brown. Allow them to cool for a few minutes then move them to a cookie rack until completely cool.
- Sprinkle a little 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar on top and 2 tablespoons lemon zest if you wish (optional).
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
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