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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Dated: September 6, 2022 . Modified: Sep 19, 2022 by Kate Hahnel

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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

These air fryer peanut butter cookies are everything you could ever ask for in a cookie. Made using just 3 ingredients, dairy-free, and with no egg, these cookies are soft, chewy, delicious, and absolutely easy to make!

A picture of peanut butter cookies made using the air fryer.

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why this recipe works

This recipe always wins!

Made with ground oatmeal and no egg, these cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious, making them perfect to enjoy as a snack, have for breakfast, or for dessert.

They are also and vegan.

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  • why this recipe works
  • ingredients
  • how to make 3-ingredient air fryer peanut butter cookies
  • storage instructions
  • useful tips
  • more tasty recipes to try!
  • frequently asked questions
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ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this recipe:

  • salted peanut butter - while you can also use unsalted peanut butter, I find the salted one adds a wonderful flavour. Feel free to use creamy or chunky peanut butter, depending on what you prefer. Also, I recommend using all-natural peanut butter if on a special diet.
  • oatmeal or oat flour - use oatmeal if you prefer your cookies to have some texture to them, or simply use oat flour for a finer texture. (You can make your own oat flour by grinding rolled oats using a coffee grinder).
  • maple syrup - alternatively, use agave syrup, coconut syrup, or honey.
An overhead picture showing some maple syrup, peanut butter, and oats.

Chef's Tip: Make these cookies special diet and allergy friendly as follows:- use certified gluten-free oatmeal or oat flour, to make gluten free cookies. You can also make them nut free by using a nut-free butter, such as sunflower seed butter. To make them keto and low-carb, simply substitute the oat meal or oat flour for almond flour and the maple syrup for sugar-free maple syrup.

how to make 3-ingredient air fryer peanut butter cookies

I used the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer and Multi-Cooker for this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite brand of Air Fryer.

An overhead picture showing peanut butter, maple syrup and oat flour in a bowl.
A picture showing cookie dough scooped onto a tray.

Combine oatmeal (or oat flour), maple syrup and peanut butter in a bowl. For best results, allow the dough to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Use two spoons or a cookie scoop to scoop out pieces of dough to a tray or plate.

Cookies in an air fryer basket, just before they have been air fried.
A picture of peanut butter cookies made using the air fryer.

Use a fork to make diagonal marks on the surface of the cookies, then transfer them to the air fryer basket.

Air fry until lightly golden brown and done. Remove the basket from the air fryer and make sure to cool the cookies before serving.

Related recipes: Love everything peanut butter? Then make our keto peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, air fryer chicken schnitzel or these peanut butter noodles, next!

storage instructions

Store these no-egg air fryer peanut butter cookies in an airtight container for 3-5 days; but make sure to store them only after they have completely cooled down.

You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months by making dough balls and freezing these in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfering the frozen balls to a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.

To use, simply thaw at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, shape, then bake.

useful tips

  • stir in some chocolate chips to make air fryer peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. You can also add some vanilla extract, or some sea salt, to enhance the flavor of the cookies.
  • Do not bake the cookies too long; they may feel soft to the touch while hot but they will harden up as they cool.
  • Once cooked, allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes in the air fryer basket, before moving them to the cooling rack.
A picture showing peanut butter cookies made using the Air Fryer

more tasty recipes to try!

Try these other flavorful Air Fryer and Cookie recipes!

  • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Toast
  • Air Fryer Baked Oats with No Banana
  • Air Fryer Frozen Chips (French Fries)
  • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Omelette
  • Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Links
  • Air Fryer Snowball Cookies
  • Keto Peanut Butter Smoothie
  • Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
  • Low-carb Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cheesecake
  • Stacked keto peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.
    Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • A photo showing keto and gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies on a plate.
    Gluten-Free Keto Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  • Keto coconut macaroons on a plate.
    Keto Coconut Macaroons
  • Keto Linzer Cookies
    Keto Almond Flour Linzer Cookies

frequently asked questions

How many cookies can I bake?

Every air fryer is different; this means the amount you can bake will differ, depending on which air fryer you are using. Also, you do not need to adjust the temperature or time based on the number of cookies you are baking.

what is the difference between oatmeal, oat flour and oat fiber?

Oatmeal and oat flour are both made from whole oat groats and therefore have the same nutritional profile. The difference between the two comes from the milling or grinding. Oat flour is more finely ground and has a finer texture than oatmeal.

While oatmeal and oat flour are both made from grinding oats, oat fiber is made by milling just the oat hull. As the name suggests, it is full of fiber. At 0 grams of net carbs, it is also low-carb and keto-friendly.

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A picture of peanut butter and oatmeal cookies

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Kate Hahnel
These air fryer peanut butter cookies are a must-try!! Made using just 3 ingredients, dairy-free, and with no egg, these cookies are soft, chewy, delicious, and absolutely easy to make!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 cookies
Calories 142 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup salted or unsalted peanut butter (use creamy or chunky peanut butter, as preferred)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (alternatively, use agave syrup, honey, or coconut syrup)
  • ¾ cup oatmeal or oat flour

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, and oatmeal or oat flour. For best results, allow the dough to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Using a 1 oz cookie scoop (about two tablespoons), scoop out some cookie dough onto a parchment paper-lined tray or plate. Use a fork to make diagonal patterns on the surface of the cookies.
  • Next, place a suitable parchment paper at the bottom of your Air Fryer basket. Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to the basket.
  • Air Fry at 400°F (200°C) for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden brown. Once done, remove the basket from the Air Fryer and allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes, before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • Once cooled, serve your air fryer peanut butter cookies with some milk or keep them in an airtight cookie jar for 3-5 days.

Notes

  • stir in some chocolate chips to make air fryer peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. You can also add some vanilla extract, or some sea salt, to enhance the flavor of these cookies.
  • Do not bake the cookies too long. They may feel soft to the touch while hot but they will harden up as they cool.
  • Once cooked, allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes in the air fryer basket, before moving them to the cooling rack.
Nutritional information is estimated and calculated using tools that we use. It may differ, depending on the products used. We recommend that you make your own calculations.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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