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Easy Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe with Chewy Center

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A quick and easy air fryer chocolate chip cookie cake with a chewy center and crisp edges, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (135 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and let it warm up for 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
  7. Spoon the dough into a 9-inch air fryer-safe round pan and spread evenly to about 1 inch thick.
  8. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook at 320°F (160°C) for 15-18 minutes. Check at 15 minutes; the surface should spring back slightly but remain soft in the center.
  9. Remove the pan carefully and let the cookie cake cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing to allow the center to firm up while staying chewy.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and egg for best texture. Avoid overbaking to keep the center chewy. If your air fryer runs hot, reduce temperature to 300°F and increase cooking time slightly. Let the cookie cake cool before slicing to prevent a messy center.

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