These gluten free air fryer chocolate chip cookies are a fast and easy way to enjoy warm, bakery-style cookies without turning on the oven. Made with simple gluten free ingredients and classic chocolate chips, they cook in minutes and deliver soft centers with crisp edges.
This quick air fryer dessert is perfect for busy weeknights, small batches, or anyone wanting a delicious gluten free cookie recipe that’s ready fast. If you are planning to bake a lot, whether it's during the holidays or not, these are a great way to save on oven space.
If you are looking for some other delicious cookie recipes, you will love these Chocolate Brownie Cookies, Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies and definitely these Keto Butter Cookies!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
The whole reason why I created this recipe in the air fryer was so to save on oven space, especially during the holidays. They cook fast, require no oven, and deliver warm, soft cookies in just minutes.
They are great for small batches, late night cravings, or quick treats made with simple gluten free ingredients. This method creates consistent texture and makes gluten free baking easier for anyone wanting a quick homemade dessert.
These are gluten free, very low in sugar and less than 100 calories each. These air fryer chocolate chip cookies are decadent and indulgent while also maintaining your healthy lifestyle.
Recipe Ingredients
- Butter - Use 100% grass fed, organic unsalted butter which just plain old tastes better!
- Monk fruit - (Or sugar, sugar alternative of your choice) but I used the granular form of Monk Fruit for this recipe. The brand I use all the time is this one.
- Brown sugar alternative - This is a sugar free alternative to brown sugar and is so useful in baking sweet treats. This one is vegan, gluten free and contains no artificial sweeteners.
- Egg - Use cage free, organic eggs for extra nutrients and nutrition.
- Pure vanilla extract - I use pure vanilla extract which doesn't contain any artificial flavors or additives, it's just pure vanilla made from alcohol. I use this one.
- Baking soda - I use a GMO-FREE, aluminum free like this baking soda in all of my baked goods.
- Gluten free all purpose flour - This gluten free all purpose flour is so versatile and can be substituted for equal amounts of regular all purpose flour.
- Sugar free chocolate chips - Lily's chocolate chips are sugar free and sweetened only with stevia and erythritol.
- Dark chocolate chunks - I use these dark chocolate chunks that are organic with no refined sugar.
How To Make These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Place butter in large skillet and allow to melt until lightly brown.
In a large bowl, combine browned butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Stir in baking soda, flour, and salt until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Fold in dark chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Preheat the air fryer to 315°F (157°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Scoop dough into 11⁄2-tablespoon portions and flatten slightly. Line the air fryer basket with a single sheet of parchment paper.
Arrange cookies in a single layer, leaving space between each.
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
Let cookies cool in the basket for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Once cooled, remove and enjoy! The chocolate chips will be gooey and absolutely perfect.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes! Follow these instructions and they will come out perfect. Make sure you line the basket of the air fryer with parchment paper for easy clean up.
I like to start checking after 8 minutes and then add a little more time if necessary. Also, make sure not to cram too many cookies on the basket. Allow plenty of space for the cookies to spread.
Absolutely! I always freeze these cookies, especially when I bake ahead of time at the holidays. Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips/ Mix In Substitutions
- Add some chopped nuts or seeds for added texture. I add a couple of tablespoons up to ¼ cup to the batter before I add the chocolate chips and chunks.
- I've made these with all different kinds of chips- sugar free white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, salted caramel chips etc!
- Add some chopped up dried fruits like unsweetened dried cranberries, dried tart cherries, dried mango... the possibilities are endless!
- Chopped candy candy canes- (these are GMO free, gluten free and dye free), leftover candy bars, pretzels, shredded coconut.
Related Recipes
Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Cream Cheese Cookies from Hip Hip Gourmet
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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- ¼ cup Monk fruit or sugar, sugar alternative of your choice
- ½ cup brown sugar alternative
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar alternative
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups gluten free all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Place butter in large skillet and allow to melt until lightly brown.
- In a large bowl, combine browned butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in baking soda, flour, and salt until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 315°F (157°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Scoop dough into 11⁄2-tablespoon portions and flatten slightly.
- Line the air fryer basket with a single sheet of parchment paper.
- Arrange cookies in a single layer, leaving space between each.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Let cookies cool in the basket for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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