Air Fryer Frozen Cookie Dough: Quick, Easy, Delicious

You can cook frozen cookie dough in an air fryer without thawing it first. The dough won't spread as much as it would in an oven, so the cookies will be thicker and rounder. To cook frozen cookie dough in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and arrange the frozen cookie dough balls on a small cookie sheet or baking pan, leaving about an inch between each dough ball. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and bake for 8-15 minutes, depending on how large the dough balls are and how crisp you like your cookies.

Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C)

Preheating your air fryer is an important step in the cooking process. It ensures that your air fryer is at the optimal temperature for cooking your frozen cookie dough. By preheating your air fryer, you can achieve consistent and even cooking results. This will help you to avoid undercooked or overcooked cookies.

The preheating time may vary depending on the model and brand of your air fryer. Some air fryers may take longer to preheat than others. It is important to refer to your air fryer's user manual or manufacturer's instructions to determine the recommended preheating time and temperature settings.

By preheating your air fryer to 320°F (160°C), you can ensure that your frozen cookie dough will cook evenly and thoroughly. This temperature setting is specifically designed for air fryers and takes into account the unique cooking environment and circulation of hot air within the appliance.

Arrange frozen cookie dough balls on a small cookie sheet

To cook frozen cookie dough in an air fryer, you'll first need to preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Then, arrange your frozen cookie dough balls on a small cookie sheet or baking pan, leaving approximately an inch between each dough ball.

You can bake as many cookies as you like, but be aware that frozen cookie dough won't spread in the air fryer in the same way it does in the oven. The cookies will be thicker and rounder if you cook from frozen. If you want them thinner, roll the scoop of dough between your hands before placing them on the cookie sheet.

Place the baking pan into the air fryer basket and bake the cookies for 8-15 minutes, depending on how large your cookie dough balls are and how crispy you like them.

Leave an inch between dough balls

When cooking frozen cookie dough in an air fryer, it's important to leave about an inch between dough balls. This is because frozen cookie dough doesn't spread in the air fryer the same way it does in a conventional oven. The cookies will be thicker and rounder if you cook them from frozen. By leaving an inch between each dough ball, you allow for some expansion during cooking, ensuring that the cookies don't merge into one giant cookie!

The exact cooking time will depend on the size of your cookie dough balls and how crispy you like your cookies. For smaller dough balls, eight minutes in the air fryer at 320°F (160°C) should be enough. Larger dough balls or those that you want to be crispier may need up to 15 minutes.

To prepare your frozen cookie dough, shape the dough into balls or roll it flat and cut out shapes, just as you would if you were baking them in the oven. Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet and put it in the freezer. When you're ready to cook them, preheat your air fryer to the desired temperature and arrange the frozen cookie dough balls on a small cookie sheet or baking pan, leaving about an inch between each one.

Place the baking pan into the air fryer basket and cook the cookies for the desired amount of time. Once they're done, carefully remove the baking pan from the air fryer and let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. And that's it! You now have freshly baked cookies made in your air fryer, with minimal effort and time required.

Bake for 8-15 minutes

Once your air fryer is preheated to 320°F (160°C), place your baking pan into the air fryer basket and bake the frozen cookie dough for 8-15 minutes. The exact time will depend on how large your cookie dough balls are, and how crisp you like them. Frozen cookie dough doesn't spread in the air fryer like it does in the oven, so your cookies will be thicker and rounder. The first time you make them, watch extra carefully so you can see the exact cook time and temperature that works best for you.

Remove from the air fryer and leave to cool

Once the cookies are cooked, carefully remove the baking pan from the air fryer. Leave the cookies to cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes, then remove them to a wire rack to cool. Frozen cookie dough does not spread in the air fryer the way it does in the oven, so the cookies will be thicker and rounder if you cook from frozen.

Frequently asked questions