Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Cookies are a quick and easy way to make a warm cookie.
These yummy cookies are a fluffy and are also sweet cinnamon flavored in every bite.
The recipe for Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Cookies.
This is a simple recipe for a favorite holiday cookie.
Even better, these cookies can be made in an air fryer quickly and in serving sizes as desired.
Did you try my recipe for Easy Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies?
That is another easy recipe for cookies that can be easily made in an air fryer.
Both this recipe for snickerdoodle cookies and that recipe for chocolate chip cookies would be perfect when served together as a snack or dessert.
To make this recipe, you can line your air fryer with Air Fryer Disposable Paper Liners. You can find Air Fryer Disposable Paper Liner here.
Frequently asked questions about air frying cookies.
The quick answer is yes.
Cookies can be air fried or baked in an air fryer.
However, when using an air fryer to make cookies, you should keep these in mind;
🔴 You will only be able to make a few cookies at a time due to the size of the air fryer.
🟠Because air fryers depend upon circulating heat in order to bake, they can bake cookies faster.
🟡Some, not all, air fryers are able to handle a cookie sheet made for air fryers.
🟢Lastly, you can make your cookies in batches , another option is to refrigerate or freeze the dough to air fry cookies as desired.
Air fryers are smaller and thus, easier to use than an oven.
This also means that they heat up faster and lose less heat than an everyday oven.
🍪An air fryer allows you to make just a few cookies if that is all you want.
Also,
🍪Air fryers are convenient as they can go with you in a camper or hotel room.
Lastly,
🍪 They are more user friendly especially for folks who may need assistance with using an oven.
Tips for making air fryer cookies.
Possibly the best thing about making air fryer cookies is that you can make as many cookies as you want to. Refrigerating or freezing the cookie dough may be a good solution if you are someone who likes to make a few cookies at a time.
More tips for you
- When placing the cookies into the air fryer basket, leave plenty of room between the cookies. This is both for expansion and for good airflow reasons.
- You will need to roll the cookie dough between your hands to make these cookies. If the dough gets sticky you can wet your hands with a bit of water.
- Since air fryers can vary in baking times, it is a good idea to check on the cookies as needed while they bake. However, these are fluffy cookies which means that a toothpick check can also help.
Personalize Snickerdoodle Cookies.
These cookies are tasty just the way they are.
However, you can make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- Top your warm cookies with holiday inspired sprinkles or sugar.
- Make a snickerdoodle cookie sandwich by placing a bit of frosting between two cookies.
- Decorate your cookies with cookie icing.
About these air fried snickerdoodle cookies.
This is a simple recipe for snickerdoodle cookies that are made in an air fryer oven.
The air fryer used in this recipe is a basic 8 quart style air fryer (chefman).
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To make this recipe we will first make the cookie dough.
Then we will roll the scooped cookies into a ball and roll the ball in cinnamon sugar. Lastly, we will bake the cookies in a prewarmed air fryer.
Ingredients needed to make air fryer snickerdoodle cookies.
- Cream of Tartar. Used as a leavening agent to make these cookies fluffy.
- Ground Cinnamon. Adds that cinnamon flavor to snickerdoodle cookies.
- Flour. Use all purpose flour.
- Butter. Your butter should be softened to room temperature.
- Sugar. Granulated white sugar.
- Brown Sugar. Light brown sugar that is not packed.
- Egg. Your egg should be at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract. Use real vanilla extract for best results.
- Topping- granulated sugar blended with ground cinnamon.
How to make Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Cookies
Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Cookies (makes about 24 cookies)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes per batch
Step One: prepare.
Line your air fryer with liners as need. Also, air fryer to 325°F for about three minutes.t
Step Two: make the dough.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar and the ground cinnamon.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the white and brown sugar with the butter. Then stir in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredient from the first bowl to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined.
Step Three: prepare your cookies.
- Place the topping ingredients (cinnamon and sugar) in a shallow bowl.
- Use a two tablespoon cookie scoop, to scoop out your cookie dough.
- Use the palms of your hands to roll the cookie dough into a ball.
- Roll the ball in your sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Step Three: air fry your cookies.
- Place the cookies balls into your air fryer basket, about an inch and a half apart from one another.
- Air fry until the until the edges begin to brown, about six to eight minutes depending on your air fryer.
- Lastly, use a cookie spatula to transfer your cookies to a cooling rack to fully cool before enjoying.
Expert tip👉 When placing your cookies into the air fryer basket do not overlap the cookies as the air needs to flow between them. Instead work in batches to make additional cookies.
Table of contents for this recipe.
Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Cookies, a simple and delicious dessert or snack recipe for holiday inspired cookies that are air fried.
Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cup Flour
- 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Butter
- ¾ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Line your air fryer with liners as need. Also, air fryer to 325°F for about three minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar and the ground cinnamon.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the white and brown sugar with the butter. Then stir in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredient from the first bowl to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined.
- Place the topping ingredients (cinnamon and sugar) in a shallow bowl.Use a two tablespoon cookie scoop, to scoop out your cookie dough.
- Use the palms of your hands to roll the cookie dough into a ball.Roll the ball in your sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Place the cookies balls into your air fryer basket, about an inch and a half apart from one another.Air fry until the until the edges begin to brown, about six to eight minutes depending on your air fryer.
- Lastly, use a cookie spatula to transfer your cookies to a cooling rack to fully cool before enjoying.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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