The Absolute Best Way to Bake Cookies in an Air Fryer

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Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes.

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Prepare Cookie Dough: Cream together 1/2 cup each of granulated and brown sugar with 1/2 cup softened butter.

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Shape Dough: Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and flatten them slightly.

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Use Parchment Paper: Cut parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket. Place the paper in the basket.

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Arrange Cookies: Place dough balls on the parchment, leaving space between each cookie.

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Air Fry: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, checking towards the end to prevent overcooking.

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Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for a few minutes after baking.

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Batch Baking: If needed, bake cookies in multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

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