Air-Fried Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Printer View)

Fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a crisp exterior, made quickly using an air fryer.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - ¼ cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Coating

09 - ½ cup powdered sugar

# Method:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - Beat sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
04 - Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, or up to 2 hours for optimal texture.
05 - Line air fryer basket with parchment paper or silicone liner to prevent sticking.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, then coat generously in powdered sugar.
07 - Place dough balls in air fryer basket with space between each; bake in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook at 325°F for 7 to 8 minutes until cookies are set and crackled on top.
09 - Let cookies rest in basket for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich fudgy texture
  • Quick and easy air fryer method
02 -
  • Cookies may stick without proper lining in air fryer basket
  • Refrigeration helps maintain the cookie shape
03 -
  • Use parchment paper or silicone liner to prevent sticking
  • Do not overcrowd air fryer basket to ensure even cooking
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