Air fryer oatmeal raisin cookies are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional oven-baked cookies. They come out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with the added benefit of using less oil. Here’s a simple recipe for making air fryer oatmeal raisin cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a separate larger bowl, using an electric mixer or a hand whisk, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy, usually for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a cookie dough forms. Don’t overmix; just mix until everything is combined.
- Gently fold in the raisins into the cookie dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and roll them into balls. Place these cookie dough balls on a plate or tray.
- Air Fry the Cookies: Place the cookie dough balls in the preheated air fryer basket, leaving some space between them. You may need to cook the cookies in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the outside but still soft in the center. Be sure to check them at the 8-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. They will continue to firm up as they cool. Enjoy your air fryer oatmeal raisin cookies!
Remember that air fryers can vary in temperature and cooking times, so keep an eye on the cookies during the cooking process to ensure they don’t burn. Adjust the cooking time if needed to achieve your desired level of crispiness and softness in the cookies.
