Air Fryer Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Cookies
These warm, gooey peanut butter cookies capture Grandma's nostalgic magic with a fun, modern twist—ready in under 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Air fryer
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Fork
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter creamy is best
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 0.25 cup Nutella
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Microwave Nutella for 10 seconds to soften. Swirl into the dough gently, don't overmix.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place on a parchment-lined air fryer basket.
- Use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. Air fry cookies for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool cookies in the air fryer for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use crunchy peanut butter for a textural change. Swap Nutella for another chocolate hazelnut spread or melted dark chocolate. Add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries.