Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

Craving a warm, gooey dessert in a hurry? This Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet delivers all the rich, melty goodness of a classic pizookie without the wait. In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a golden, crispy-edged cookie with a soft, molten center that’s perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. No oven, no hassle just quick, decadent comfort straight from your air fryer. It’s the ultimate small-batch treat for when those late-night cravings strike.

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Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

This isn’t just any cookie it’s your new secret weapon for instant dessert happiness. Here’s why:

• Speed demon: From craving to first bite in under 30 minutes (no oven preheating marathons!)
• Texture heaven: Crispy, buttery edges hugging a molten chocolate center—every single time
• Zero cleanup stress: One bowl, one skillet, and you’re done (I may or may not eat it straight from the pan)
• Endless customization: Toss in nuts, swirl in peanut butter, or top with ice cream while it’s still warm

Seriously, it’s like having a personal bakery on demand. Dangerous? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

Don’t let the short ingredient list fool you every item here plays a starring role in creating that perfect pizookie texture. Here’s what you’ll need (and why it matters):

• 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour: The backbone of our cookie—measured properly by spooning into the cup and leveling off (no packing!)
• ½ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp salt: Our dynamic duo for lift and flavor balance
• 6 tbsp butter, room temp: Soft enough to leave a thumbprint—this makes creaming effortless
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar + ¼ cup packed light brown sugar: That “packed” measurement is key for chewy-gooey magic
• 1 egg + ½ tsp vanilla extract: The egg binds everything, while vanilla adds warmth
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips: I like mixing sizes some big melty pockets, some tiny bursts

Pro tip: If your brown sugar’s turned into a brick, microwave it with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds to soften!

How to Make Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

This is where the magic happens! I’ve made this cookie skillet more times than I can count (for research purposes, obviously), and these steps guarantee that perfect balance of crispy and gooey every single time.

Mixing the Dough

First, grab your favorite mixing bowl I use my grandma’s old yellow one because it feels lucky. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until they’re completely combined. No sneaky baking soda lumps allowed!

Now for the fun part: cream the butter and sugars together until they look like fluffy clouds. If you’re using a hand mixer, medium speed for about 90 seconds does the trick. The mixture should be pale and creamy, with no butter streaks. Crack in the egg and vanilla, then mix just until incorporated—overmixing here makes tough cookies.

Gently fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky, like perfect playdough. When there are still a few flour streaks visible, add the chocolate chips. This prevents overmixing while ensuring every bite gets chocolate. The dough should hold together when pressed but still feel soft.

Baking in the Air Fryer

Here’s my secret weapon: a 6-inch cast iron skillet or cake pan (metal works better than ceramic). Lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray—get into all the nooks! Press the dough evenly into the pan, leaving about ½ inch space at the top since it’ll rise.

Slide it into the air fryer basket (no preheating needed—hooray!) and set to 340°F for 11 minutes. At this point, the edges will be golden but the center still jiggly. Now the crucial step: reduce heat to 310°F and bake 5 more minutes. This gentle finish sets the center without overbaking.

Your nose will tell you when it’s done—that heavenly brown sugar scent means success! The edges should be crisp and the top matte (not shiny), with just the faintest wobble in the very center when you jiggle the pan. Remember, it keeps cooking as it cools!

Tips for the Perfect Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

After burning (literally) through dozens of test batches, here are my hard-won secrets for cookie skillet perfection:

• Butter matters: Too cold and your dough won’t cream properly; too warm and you’ll get greasy cookies. Room temp should dent when pressed but still hold its shape.
• Know your air fryer: Mine runs hot—if yours does too, reduce initial temp to 330°F. Peek at 10 minutes to check progress.
• Let it rest: That agonizing 5-minute wait after baking lets the center set into gooey (not raw) perfection.
• Pan swap: No skillet? Use an oven-safe ramekin or even foil pie tins—just reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.

Bonus tip: For extra crisp edges, brush the dough with melted butter before baking. You’re welcome.

If cookies are your thing, don’t miss our bakery-style Levain Black and White Cookies or these fruity Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

Serving and Storing Your Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

Let’s be real—you’ll probably eat this straight from the pan (no judgment). But if you’re feeling fancy, top it with vanilla ice cream while it’s still warm the melty chocolate and cold cream is chef’s kiss. Leftovers? Ha! But if you somehow have some, wrap cooled leftovers in foil and reheat for 2 minutes in the air fryer at 300°F. Pro tip: Add a few extra chocolate chips before reheating for fresh-baked vibes.

Nutritional Information

Here’s the scoop on what’s in each delicious serving (but let’s be honest—you’re not counting calories with this one!):

• Calories: 320 per quarter-skillet serving
• Fat: 16g (9g saturated—worth every bite)
• Carbs: 42g (including 25g of pure happiness from sugar)
• Protein: 4g (from that egg doing its binding magic)

Nutritional values are estimates and vary based on ingredients used. My advice? Focus on the joy-per-bite ratio instead!

Did You Make This Recipe?

I’d love to hear how your cookie skillet turned out! Leave a comment below or tag me on social I live for those melty chocolate photos. Happy baking!

FAQ About Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

I get asked these questions all the time here’s everything you need to know about making the perfect pizookie in your air fryer:

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