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Easy Air Fryer Italian Cookies

Easy Air Fryer Italian Cookies

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings

Description

Easy Air Fryer Italian Cookies are soft, tender, and lightly sweet with classic anise flavor. Quick to make and perfect for holidays, desserts, or sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients 

Cookies:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon anise
  • 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder, (must be level)

Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4-5 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Mix the 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon anise in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix until frothy.
  • Then add the 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour and 3 teaspoons baking powder. The dough should not be sticky. If it is moist, add about 2 tablespoons of flour.
  • Spray your air fryer tray or line your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
  • Then add about a tablespoon of batter. Set in the oven/air fryer and set the temperature to 320 degrees F (air fry) for 3 minutes. THESE COOKIES DO NOT  BROWN, so once they are cooked through, remove them.
  • Let cool.
  • To make the icing: 1 cup powdered sugar and 4-5 tablespoons milk. Mix until the consistency resembles glue, then dip the cookie in and sprinkle with sprinkles/jimmies.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
  • Cooking Spray, or Parchment Paper

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg