Name: Gluten Free Air Fryer Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter (dairy free if needed); 3 Tablespoons brown sugar; 2 Tablespoons white sugar; 1 egg (at room temperature); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup 1:1 gluten-free flour with xanthan gum; ⅓ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup chocolate chips

These gluten-free air fryer cookies with chocolate chips give you soft, chewy cookies in minutes. No need to turn on your oven, this effortless recipe makes it easy to enjoy freshly baked cookies any time the cravings hit!

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Skill Level: Beginner

Flavor Remix: Add a spoonful of peanut butter to the dough.

Allergy Watch: Dairy-Free Option, Nut-Free

This recipe is my trick to enjoying a small batch of cookies anytime. You don't need a mixer or oven for this one, so it's perfect for dorm rooms. And like my cake mix cookies, they are perfect for beginners.

This cookie dough can be frozen, you can pop just 1 or 2 cookies directly from the freezer to the air fryer for freshly baked cookies in minutes.

Ingredient Notes

Gluten-Free Flour: Use any 1:1 gluten free flour blend with xanthan gum, like Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Flour or King Arthur Measure for Measure.
Butter: Use unsalted butter or reduce the added salt. Substitute with dairy-free butter if needed.
Sugar: Using both brown and white sugar is the secret to that perfect cookie bite. Brown sugar keeps things soft and adds a hint of caramel flavor, while white sugar gives the cookies structure and those lightly crispy edges we all love.
Chocolate Chips: Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. Substitute with chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate bar.
Baking Soda: Gives the cookies a lift. A little goes a long way.

Assorted baking ingredients in bowls labeled as 1:1 gluten-free flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, butter, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, egg, and brown sugar—perfect for making Gluten Free Air Fryer Cookies.

How to Make Gluten Free Air Fryer Cookies

A step-by-step visual guide for making gluten-free air fryer cookies. You can skip to the recipe for the full written instructions.

A glass bowl with a yellow batter mixture, next to a small bowl of flour and a small dish containing salt and baking powder, on a white surface.

Heat the Butter

Microwave the butter just enough to soften it, about 15-20 seconds. You want it creamy, not fully melted.

Two glass bowls: one with plain cookie dough, the other with chocolate chips mixed in; a small bowl of chocolate chips beside them on a white surface.

Mix

Add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips last, making sure they're evenly distributed so every bite gets a little melty goodness.

Two scoops of chocolate chip cookie dough on a parchment-lined plate.

Scoop and Chill

Divide the dough into 4–6 cookies, slightly smaller cookies work better in the air fryer. You can use a cookie scoop for even portions or simply shape the dough with your hands—either way works! You can freeze them like this or bake right away.

Bake

Leave enough space between each cookie in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 7 minutes or until they look slightly golden and crisp around the edges, but soft in the center.

Recipe Tips

Don't overcrowd the air fryer. Bake in batches so the cookies have enough space to spread and cook evenly.
Slightly underbake for a gooey center. The cookies will continue to firm up as they set, so you can pull them out when the cookies have a slightly crisp edge and soft center.
Air fryers don’t always provide the top-down heat needed for cookies to spread naturally. A gentle press with your fingers helps.

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Make Ahead and Storing

Make Ahead: You can freeze the cookie dough balls for up to 2 months. Place them on a tray to freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. When ready to bake, pop them straight into the air fryer—no need to thaw. Just add 1–2 extra minutes to the cook time, and you're good to go!

Storing: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay soft and fresh for up to 3 days.

Freezing: You can freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Store them in an airtight container. When ready to eat, reheat them in the air fryer for a minute or two to bring back that soft and chewy texture.

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