These air fryer shortbread cookies is the perfect cookie recipe for all seasons! If you haven’t tried baking up a batch of cookies in your air fryer then you are leaving a lot or deliciousness on the table these air fryer cookies are so easy to make. This small batch cookie recipe requires just 3 ingredients!
¾cup + 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour (you can use gluten free flour that measures 1:1 with flour)
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy
Add flour and mix to combine. The dough would be crumbly, do not over mix. Use your hands to bring the dough together to form a ball.
Roll dough into a log. Wrap tightly in cling film and refrigerate for 30 mins or up 2hrs if you are not in a hurry.
When ready to bake, get the dough from the fridge, unwrap the dough and slice into ½ inch round discs
Line air fryer basket with non perforated parchment paper making sure there is atleast 2 inches of room round to ensure proper heat and air circulation. You can read this post on how to put parchment paper in the air fryer.
Transfer cookies to the air fryer basket and bake at 330°F / 166°C for 8 to 10 mins. Let cookies cool slightly in the air fryer for about 5 mins before transferring to a cooling rack with a cookie lifter to cool completely.
How to store
Let cookies cool completely and store in an air tight container for up to 5 days
Notes
Butter should be at room temperature.
These cookies were made in a non preheated air fryer. Adjust timing if you preheat yours.
You can dip these in melted chocolate for a more decadent treat.
This dough can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. it can be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition DisclaimerNutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used. Please read our Nutrition disclaimer page.
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