Sprinkle Cookies in the Air Fryer
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Cookies in the Air Fryer are a great hack when you want to make your family some scrumptious cookies without a big hassle. These cookies are so easy because you make them with a simple box cake mix.
This Cookies in the Air Fryer recipe is so quick, easy and delicious. It takes only a few ingredients, and the air fryer makes the cookies with both crispy edges and tender.
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What We Love About This Air Fryer Cookie Recipe
This recipe is an easy way to make air fryer cookies and takes only a few ingredients and a very quick cook time for homemade cookies.
- 5 Minute Mix: A simple, quick and so very easy dessert for your favorite cookies.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry. Only a few simple ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Your family will love this great way to make your favorite cookie recipe.
- Adaptable: Can make it with all your favorite flavors of cake mix and a variety of sprinkles for this simple recipe for easy air fryer cookies.
Ingredient Notes for Sprinkle Cookies in the Air Fryer
- Box Cake Mix: One box of Yellow Cake mix
- Eggs: Two large eggs
- Vegetable Oil: Any variety of oil
- Sprinkles: Try a variety of different sprinkles to match your event
Equipment Needed for Airfryer Cookies
- DI ORO Designer Series Flexible 3-Piece Silicone Turner Rubber Spatula Set
- Silicone Baking Mat – Set of 2
- Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
- OCTAVO 5 Speed Hand Mixer Electric
- Cooptop Silicone Spatula Set
- KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls
- Air Fryer
- Wire Rack
- Cookie Scoop
- Piece of Parchment Paper
How to Make Sprinkle Cookies in the Air Fryer
These are the basic steps for making cookies in air fryer. Please refer to the printable recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: PREP
First, pre-heat air fryer to 350 degrees. Then in a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs & vegetable oil.
STEP 2: ROLL
Next, line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and then roll dough into tablespoon sized balls. Roll around in the sprinkles while slightly flattening the dough balls.
STEP 3: BAKE
Finally, place in a parchment paper lined basket and air fry for 5 to 8 minutes or until completely cooked. Lastly, transfer to a cooling rack.
Prep and Storage Tips for Baked Cookies in Air Fryer
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
There is really no need to make these cookies in advance. They are so quick and easy and then you have hot fresh cookies.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store air fry cookies in an airtight container or seal in a zip top bag, wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for this easy recipe.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
These Sprinkle Cookies in the Air Fryer are wonderful to freeze. Place in an airtight container or freezer bags for up to three months for the new air fryer recipes.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Rewarm the cookies in the air fryer or in the microwave for warm cookies anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions for Sprinkle Cookies in the Air Fryer
Make the cookies with a low-calorie cake mix, a fat free cake mix or sugar free sprinkles.
Of course, try seasonal sprinkles, orange and black for Halloween, red and green for Christmas or pastels for Spring.
Indeed, this recipe can be cut in half for small batches, or double or triple the recipe for a bigger batch of cookies.
Expert Tips for Making This Bake Cookies in Air Fryer Recipe
- Double the recipe: Make as many as you want of this recipe.
- Add Chips: Caramel, milk chocolate chips, toffee or white chocolate chips, any chocolate chips are great in this air fryer chocolate chip cookies recipe.
- Frosting: Decorate with your favorite frosting such as chocolate, vanilla or any flavor of frosting.
- Variation tip: Pecans, walnuts or your favorite nut.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Bake these cookies in the oven at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Dietary consideration tip: Try a low calorie or gluten free box cake mix.
What to Serve with Sprinkle Cookies in the Air Fryer
- Hot Chocolate
- Ice Coffee
- Caramel Latte
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Cookies in the Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 15 ounce Box Yellow Cake Mix
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Pre-heat air fryer to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs & vegetable oil.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into tablespoon sized balls.
- Roll around in the sprinkles while slightly flattening the dough balls.
- Place in parchment paper lined baskets and air fry for 5-8 minutes or until completely cooked.
- Transfer to a cooling rack.
- Serve & enjoy.
Christina’s Notes
- Double the recipe: Make as many as you want of this recipe.
- Add Chips: Caramel, toffee or chocolate chips are great in this recipe.
- Frosting: Decorate with your favorite frosting such as chocolate, vanilla or any flavor of frosting.
- Variation tip: Pecans, walnuts or your favorite nut.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Bake these cookies in the oven at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Dietary consideration tip: Try a low calorie or gluten free box cake mix.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, scroll up on the page.
Nutrition
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So easy to make and delicious too! I never would have imagined baking in an air fryer!
Great air fryer dessert! I had never made cookies in my air fryer before!
These were super easy to make and so good! Thanks for the great recipe.
Such a delicious dessert idea for the air fryer.