Air-Fryer Nestlé Cookies: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious!

Baking cookies in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can use refrigerated cookie dough, such as Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough, to make a small batch of cookies without the mess of traditional baking. The key to successful air fryer cookies is controlling the heat and timing, as air fryers can vary in temperature. It's also important to use parchment paper with holes to ensure even air circulation and prevent fires. By following these tips, you can enjoy freshly baked Nestle cookies straight from your air fryer.

Cooking Nestlé Toll House Cookies in an Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer

Preheating your air fryer is a crucial step in the cookie-making process. It ensures your Nestle Toll House Cookies bake evenly and helps to achieve that perfect golden brown finish. Here's a step-by-step guide to preheating your air fryer for the best results:

Firstly, it is important to note that not all air fryers are the same, and they can vary in terms of heat output. So, it is advisable to keep a close eye on your cookies during the preheating and cooking process, especially if you are using an air fryer for the first time. As a general rule, preheat your air fryer to around 320-325°F. This temperature setting is ideal for baking cookies and will ensure they cook evenly without burning. The preheating time can vary, but generally, 2 minutes is sufficient to get your air fryer ready for baking.

While your air fryer is preheating, it's time to prepare your cookies. Take your refrigerated cookie dough and separate it into portions, shaping each piece into a flat circle. Don't press the dough too thin, as it will spread during baking. Aim for a uniform thickness to ensure even cooking. As your air fryer reaches the desired temperature, it's important to prepare the air fryer basket. Place a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of the basket. This step is crucial as it ensures the cookies don't stick to the surface and also helps with even heat distribution. Place the shaped cookie dough onto the parchment paper, allowing for a 2-inch space around each cookie. This spacing is essential to prevent overcrowding and allows for even cooking.

Once your air fryer has preheated to the desired temperature, you are almost ready to start baking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to bake your cookies in batches to avoid overcrowding. Place the prepared cookies into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are spaced evenly. Now, you are all set to proceed with the baking process, following the recommended cooking times and temperatures for Nestle Toll House Cookies. Remember, the preheating process is just as important as the baking time, so don't skip this step for perfectly cooked cookies every time!

Use parchment paper

When using parchment paper to cook Nestlé Toll House Cookies in an air fryer, there are several important steps to follow. Firstly, cut the parchment paper to fit the bottom of your air fryer basket. It is recommended to use parchment paper with holes to ensure even air circulation, as this will help the cookies bake evenly. Place the parchment paper inside the air fryer basket, ensuring it fits snugly.

Next, prepare your Nestlé Toll House Cookie dough. You can use refrigerated dough or make your own homemade dough. If using refrigerated dough, separate the dough into four pieces and shape them into flat circles. It is important not to press the dough too thin, as it will spread during baking. Place each piece of dough onto the parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch space around each one. This spacing is crucial to ensure even cooking and prevent overcrowding in the air fryer.

Once your cookies are arranged on the parchment paper, it's time to air fry! Set your air fryer to 325°F and place the basket inside. The cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer, but on average, the cookies will take around 10-13 minutes to bake. It is a good idea to check on them around the 8-10 minute mark to ensure they don't overcook. The cookies are ready when they are browned on top and the edges are a deep golden brown colour.

After the cookies are baked to your desired doneness, let them remain in the air fryer for an additional 2-5 minutes. This extra time allows the cookies to continue cooking gently and prevents over-browning. Finally, carefully remove the cookies from the air fryer and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked Nestlé Toll House Cookies!

Place cookies in the air fryer

When placing the cookies in the air fryer, it's important to use parchment paper as a base. Cut the parchment paper to fit the basket of your air fryer, ensuring it has holes to allow for even air circulation. This is important for safety, as loose parchment paper can catch fire during pre-heating. Place the parchment paper in the basket, then arrange the cookies evenly on top, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) of space around each cookie. The number of cookies you can cook at once will depend on the size of your air fryer; you may need to cook in batches.

If you're using refrigerated dough, separate and shape the dough into flat circles before placing them on the parchment paper. Don't press them too thin, as they will spread during baking. If you're using pre-made cookies, simply place them on the parchment paper, ensuring they don't overlap.

Once the cookies are in the air fryer, you can set the temperature and timer according to your recipe and air fryer model. Remember that all air fryers heat differently, so keep a close eye on the cookies the first time you make them. It's also important to let the cookies cool in the air fryer for a few minutes before removing them, as they will continue to bake even after the air fryer is turned off.

Air fry

To start, cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of your air fryer basket. It's important to use parchment paper with holes in it to ensure even air circulation and prevent fires. Place the parchment paper in the basket, then separate your cookie dough into 4 flat circles, ensuring they are not too thin as they will spread during baking. Place the circles of dough on the parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch space around each one.

Now, you can set your air fryer to bake. Different air fryers heat differently, so it's important to watch your cookies closely the first time you make them. As a general guideline, preheat your air fryer to 320-325°F for 2 minutes, then air fry for 7-13 minutes. Check on your cookies around the 6-8 minute mark to ensure they don't burn. The cookies are done when the edges turn a deep golden brown and the centers are set. Note that the cookies will still be very soft, but they will firm up as they cool.

Once the cookies are done, let them sit in the air fryer for an additional 2-5 minutes, then carefully remove them and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked, hot cookies!

Remove and cool

Once your Nestle Toll House Cookies are done—they should be browned on top—remove the air fryer basket from the machine and let the cookies sit in the basket for about 3 to 5 minutes. This allows them to finish the baking process and cool down slightly before you remove them from the basket. After this initial cooling period, it's time to carefully remove the cookies from the basket and place them on a wire rack to fully cool.

It's important to be patient and allow the cookies to cool and set before lifting them out of the basket with a spatula. If you try to remove them too quickly, they may fall apart or stick to the basket. Remember that the cookies will continue to cook and firm up as they cool, so don't be tempted to leave them in the air fryer for too long.

The cooling process is an important step in the baking process, as it allows the cookies to set and reach the perfect texture. During this time, the cookies will continue to cook slightly, so it's important to remove them from the air fryer at the right time. If you prefer your cookies on the softer side, you may want to remove them from the air fryer a little earlier.

Finally, once the cookies have cooled down, you can enjoy them! You can eat them plain or with a glass of milk, or get creative and make an ice cream sandwich by adding ice cream between two cookies. You can also store any leftover cookies in an airtight container or Ziploc bag to enjoy later.

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