Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are simple to make. You can make one of these 3-ingredient air fryer desserts in about 10 minutes for a tasty afternoon snack!
Love peanut butter cookies! My mom made these every Boston snowfall when I was a youngster. They’re easy to make, especially if you have chocolate chips at home.
- Try these air fryer peanut butter cookies if you enjoy air fryer recipes!
- Air-fried peanut butter cookies are the perfect way to use up that pantry jar.
- They make great Christmas gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends!
Why You’ll Love Air-Fried Peanut Butter Cookies
- Quick 3-ingredient air fryer desserts
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- Rich peanut butter flavour
Ingredients for Air-Fried Peanut Butter Cookies
- Who doesn’t like simple cookies? With only a few ingredients, this 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe makes a delicious treat quickly. The air fryer simplifies it even more!
- Scroll down to the printable recipe card for all ingredients and proportions.
- Brown sugar can replace granulated sugar.
- Peanut butter: Crunchy or creamy. Mix natural components well before adding them to your mixer.
- Egg
The Air Fryer—Why?
- Because air fryers cook healthier, faster, and easier, they are great for baking cookies.
- Traditional oven baking is fantastic, but it takes longer and heats your home, which isn’t perfect on a hot summer day!
- Air-fried peanut butter cookies don’t burn or dry out as rapidly as in a traditional oven. Their round, juicy, chewy shape is excellent!
- These simple 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are excellent for a quick baking activity. Kids love helping with them too!
- Air-fried cookies will make you never bake again!
- Making Air-Fried Peanut Butter Cookies
First, make batter
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Top view of air-fried peanut butter cookies batter
Second, divide cookies
- In the air fryer basket, place parchment paper and a tablespoon of cookie dough. Press down with a fork to make tine marks.
- Leave space between cookies and repeat until the basket is filled or the dough runs out. Cook cookies in batches, leaving space between them.
- Peanut butter cookies, a simple 3-ingredient air fryer dessert.
Bake Step 3
- Schedule 5–7 minutes at 350 degrees F. Choose air fryer.
- Plate, serve, enjoy!
- Easy 3 ingredient peanut butter biscuits close up.
Pro Tips:
- Don’t overbake: Air-fried cookies start off golden brown and deepen. Pulling cookies out after they’re dark will burn them.
- Keep dough cold between batches and let your air fryer cool before adding fresh dough.
- Wait to remove these easy 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies from the air fryer since they are soft.
- Greek yoghurt is protein-rich and can replace eggs. It makes dense, soft cookies and tastes neutral.
Can I Bake 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?
- No air fryer? No problem! This 3-ingredient air fryer pie may be baked in a regular oven.
- Start with a 350-degree oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookie top cracks. Let cool and enjoy!
Is 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Healthy?
- Air fryer peanut butter cookies are a tasty treat for practically any diet with only 100 calories.
- Regular store-bought or bakery peanut butter cookies are 200 calories, double these air fryer cookies.