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Air-Fried Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Cleo
  • Total Time: 53 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x

Description

These Air-Fried Chocolate Crinkle cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic crinkle cookie by using an air fryer for a quicker, fuss-free baking process. Rich in cocoa and covered with a powdered sugar crust, these cookies are chewy, fudgy, and perfectly crackled on top, making them an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Coating

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are evenly mixed.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar with the vegetable oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor.
  3. Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms that can hold shape but remains moist.
  4. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 2 hours. Chilling helps the dough firm up and improves the cookie texture.
  5. Prepare Air Fryer: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  6. Shape and Coat: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Generously coat each ball with powdered sugar to create the signature crackled appearance.
  7. Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated dough balls into the air fryer basket in a single layer, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion. If necessary, bake in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  8. Cook Cookies: Air fry at 325°F (163°C) for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the cookies are set and feature crackled tops. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool in the air fryer basket for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them finish setting and preserves texture.

Notes

  • Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and proper expansion of cookies.
  • Chilling the dough is important to prevent excessive spreading and to create the characteristic crackled texture.
  • Use fresh cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate crinkle cookies, air fryer cookies, easy chocolate cookies, fudgy cookies, holiday cookie recipe, air fried dessert

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