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March 29, 2022

M&M’s Air Fryer Cookies

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Air Fryer M&Ms cookies on a white plate

Have you ever tried making cookies in your air fryer? If not, you’re in for a treat! These M & M Air Fryer Cookies are quick and easy to make, and they turn out perfectly every time. Plus, there’s no need to preheat the oven or wait for your cookies to bake. Just add the ingredients to your air fryer and let it do all the work.

Why make M&M’s Cookies in the air fryer?

Air Fryer M&Ms cookies in the air fryer

The air fryer is the perfect appliance for making cookies. Not only does it save you time, but it also produces perfectly cooked cookies every time.

Ingredients

Air Fryer M&M's cookies ingredients
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • All purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • M&M’s 

Instructions:

Air Fryer M&M's cookies process pictures

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.

2. In a bowl, combine both sugars, butter, vanilla extract and egg. Mix until well combined.

3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt. Mix until well combined.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.

5. Fold in M&M’s candies and roll in balls.

6. Place dough balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

7. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.

8. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipes tips for making M&M’s Cookies in the air fryer

– If you want your cookies to be extra soft and chewy, add an additional egg to the recipe.

– For a more crunchy cookie, flatten the dough balls before cooking.

– Be sure to line your cookie sheet with parchment paper/ silicone mat to prevent sticking.

Substitutions for M&M’s Cookies in the air fryer

– If you don’t have M&M’s candies, you can use any type of chocolate chip.

– You can also substitute the butter for margarine or shortening.

– If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, you can use 1 cup of almond flour in place of the all-purpose flour.

FAQs for cookies in the air fryer

Q: Can I make these cookies without an air fryer?

A: Yes, you can bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.

Q: What is the best way to store these cookies?

A: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Q: Can I freeze these cookies?

A: Yes, you can freeze the dough balls or baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up t0 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before baking or cooking.

Q: My cookies didn’t turn out nice, what happened?

Air Fryer M&Ms cookies being held up

A: There are a few things that could have went wrong. Make sure you’re using the correct type of flour. Lastly, make sure your air fryer is preheated to the correct temperature before adding the cookies.

And there you have it! An easy and delicious way to make cookies in your air fryer. These M & M Air Fryer Cookies will be a hit with both kids and adults, so why not give them a try today?

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Air Fryer M&Ms cookies on a white plate
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Air Fryer M&Ms cookies

With an air fryer, you can make delicious cookies without all of the hassle. In just a few simple steps, you can be baking up a batch of your favorite cookies. And thanks to the M & M variety pack, you can customize your cookies any way you want. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 244kcal

Ingredients

  • 113 g Butter
  • 106 g Brown sugar
  • 99 g White granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 Eggs
  • 210 g All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 150 g M&M's
  • 4 g Baking powder
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine both sugars, butter, vanilla extract and egg. Mix until well combined.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Fold in M&M's candies and roll in balls. 
  • Place dough balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. admin says

    April 3, 2022 at 8:21 am

    Definitely! Just lay down a silicone mat or parchment paper.

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