Air-Fried Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Print)

Fudgy chocolate crinkle delights with a crisp exterior, made simply in the air fryer.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

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

→ Coating

09 - ½ cup powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar with vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a sticky dough forms.
04 - Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to firm.
05 - Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
07 - Place dough balls in the air fryer basket, spacing them apart. Bake in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook at 325°F (165°C) for 7 to 8 minutes, until cookies set and develop crackled tops.
09 - Allow cookies to cool in the basket for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fudgy, rich chocolate flavor
  • Quick and easy air fryer method
02 -
  • Use parchment paper or silicone liner to prevent sticking.
  • Cookies may vary in size depending on scooping.
03 -
  • Chill dough thoroughly to ensure perfect crinkles.
  • Do not overcrowd air fryer basket for even cooking.
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