Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
At home, you can make simple and delicious air fryer oatmeal cookies. I’m sure you’ll be surprised at how simple this recipe for air fryer oatmeal cookies is. Believe me when I say that the incredible result astounded me. Though I burned some of the raisins on the first attempt, the second attempt was flawless. I’ll give you some pointers on how to keep raisins from burning.
I like how raisins give oatmeal cookies a delicious flavor. And, to be honest, I really like how the raisin complements the flavor of the oatmeal cookies. In an air fryer, your oatmeal cookies come out soft and chewy, just the way I like them. The air fryer does a fantastic job of preparing them.
You should try baking in an air fryer if you haven’t done so already.
Today I’ll show you how to make air fryer oatmeal cookies, as well as some helpful hints. Let’s get this party started.
How to make air fryer oatmeal cookies?
It’s simple to make oatmeal raisin cookies in an air fryer. You only need a few ingredients to get started.
Ingredients for air fryer oatmeal cookies
- 500g Oats
- 1 cup oil (vegetable)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of Salt
Instructions
- First, take a mixing bowl to add the oats and flour. Mix the oats, flour, and cinnamon powder well and set aside.
- After that take a separate mixing bowl and add eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix them well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- When your dry and wet mixture is ready, add the dry mixture (oats, flour, and cinnamon powder) into the wet mixture. And mix them well but do not over mix them because the gluten gets activated which makes the air fryer oatmeal cookies hard.
- Take a scoop of oats cookie dough on your hand as shown in the picture below. Take some raisins, put them in the middle and roll them to make a ball. After that, flatten them to give a round cookie shape.
- Cookies should be approximately ½ inch thick.
- Meanwhile preheat your air fryer at 180C/360F for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the oatmeal cookies into the air fryer basket and cook them at 180C/360F for 10-12 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the air fryer oatmeal cookies and serve them for breakfast or I even like to have them as a snack now and then because they are healthy and delicious.
Note: You can also mix the raisins while preparing the dough but, that way the raisins which are on the top get burned. And nobody likes to have a bitter cookie.
You can find the air fryer oatmeal cookies recipe in the printable card below.
Are oatmeal cookies healthy?
Oatmeal cookies cooked in the air fryer are healthy since all of the ingredients are fresh. Despite the presence of oil, sugar, and flour. Instead of sugaring the recipe, you can use gluten-free flour and gluten-free healthy rolled oats, as well as honey.
As a result, we can consider air fryer oatmeal cookies to be healthier than traditional cookies.
Tips for making air fryer oatmeal cookies
- Before baking, always preheat the air fryer.
- To get an equally baked result, try to make the cookies the same size and thickness.
- Place the cookie in a single layer on the baking sheet and rotate halfway through the baking time.
- If the cookie dough becomes sticky on your hand, dampen your hand with water to prevent it from sticking.
Why make air fryer oatmeal cookies?
- Air fryer oatmeal cookies are simple to make.
- Delicious and healthy
- Anyone can do it.
- On busy weekday mornings, this recipe is ideal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use an air fryer for cookies?
Yes, you can use the air fryer for baking cookies.
Why are my oatmeal cookies hard?
Overmixing may cause your oatmeal cookies to become hard. When you overmix cookie dough, gluten develops in the flour, making the cookies tough.
Why are my air fryer oatmeal cookies dry?
If you cook the air-fried oatmeal cookies for too long or if there isn’t enough liquid in the dough, they can become dry. To avoid a problem like this, please follow the instructions. However, you may always improve over time.
What to serve with air fryer oatmeal raisin cookies?
Cookies are delicious with a cool glass of milk or a steaming cup of coffee.
Can I store air fryer oatmeal cookies?
Yes, you can keep the air fryer oatmeal cookies in the refrigerator for 5-7 days in an airtight container. Allow your oatmeal cookies to cool completely before storing them.
Which oats are best for cookies?
In most cases, you can use any oats that you have on hand. However, these are the greatest oats for creating cookies. The best oats are steel-cut, whole oats, quick oats, and old-fashioned whole rolled oats.
How to avoid raisins from burning?
When baking air fryer oatmeal raisin cookies, the raisins frequently burn. Place them in the middle of the dough while shaping the cookie to avoid this.
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More air fryer cookies to try
If these turned out well, here are a few more small-batch bakes from the blog worth a go:
Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
Air fryer oatmeal cookies are the best when made in the air fryer. They are easy to make, healthy yet delicious. Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies for breakfast.
Air Fryer
- Mix the oats, flour, and cinnamon powder well in a mixing bowl.
- After that take a separate mixing bowl and add eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix them well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- When your dry and wet mixture is ready, add the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Flatten them to give a round cookie shape. Cookies should be approximately ½ inch thick.
- Preheat your air fryer at 180C/360F for 3-5 minutes.
- Cook them at 180C/360F for 10-12 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the air fryer oatmeal cookies and serve.
Emma Carter
Emma shares healthy, easy and delicious air fryer baking recipes, learned through years of hands-on cooking. Every recipe is tested in her own kitchen so the temperature and timing actually work in a standard basket.