Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
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Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
Description
The cookie batter begins by breaking down rolled oats slightly in a blender to create a mix of fine and coarse textures, avoiding a full oat flour. Maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce act as sweeteners and binders, with baking soda providing leavening. Optional ingredients such as cinnamon, pecans, raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips can be folded in to customize flavor and texture.
The dough is shaped into rounds using wet hands to prevent sticking, then air fried at 325°F for 4 to 6 minutes until edges turn lightly golden. The cookies appear soft when first removed but firm up during a 10-minute resting period. This method yields small batches suitable for quick preparation without an oven.
These cookies can be stored at room temperature for several days or refrigerated, and they freeze well if wrapped properly. Careful processing of oats and measured mix-ins help maintain structure and prevent crumbling.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons applesauce unsweetened
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Optional
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons chocolate chips pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons pecans
- 2-3 tablespoons raisins
- 2-3 tablespoons dried cranberries
Instructions
- Add the oats to a blender or food processor and process for about 5-6 seconds to break them down. Do not overprocess. You want to have some floury bits with some whole oats, but you're not making flour, so don't overdo it.
- Add the blitzed oats and all remaining ingredients, including any optional ones, to a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Line your air frying basket with parchment paper. Then, divide the batter into 7 portions for small cookies or 3-4 portions for large cookies. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten and shape it in your hand. Then place it in the basket.
- Air fry the oatmeal cookies at 325°F/163°C for 4-6 minutes, until slightly golden. Then remove the basket from the fryer and set it aside to let cool for at least 10 minutes before handling.NOTE: The cookies will appear underdone at first, but they will set as they cool, so don't overcook them.
- After the 10 minutes, transfer to a warming rack to continue cooling or enjoy them warm.
Notes
- Do not overprocess oats; maintain some texture to avoid altering cookie consistency.
- Use wet hands when shaping dough to stop it from sticking.
- Limit mix-ins to 2-3 tablespoons to keep cookies intact during cooking.
- Remove from air fryer when lightly golden; cookies will set as they cool.
- Let cookies rest 10 minutes after cooking to firm up before handling.
- Store in a sealed container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze airtight for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 7Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69cal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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