Air Fryer Apple Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the sliced apples.
6. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a parchment paper-lined air fryer basket.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly golden brown and cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

Per cookie (about 1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 9g (5g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 25g (2g fiber, 15g sugar)
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting fall dessert
• Soft and chewy with a hint of apple sweetness
• Lightly crispy edges and a tender interior
• Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a dessert

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're so easy to make and taste amazing."
• "I love the hint of apple in these cookies. It makes them so unique."
• "I'm not usually a big fan of cookies, but these are an exception. They're light and fluffy, and the apple flavor is perfect."
• "I love that these cookies are made in the air fryer. It's so much healthier than traditional frying."
• "These cookies are a great way to use up leftover apples. They're also a great way to impress your guests!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to slice the apples thinly so that they cook evenly.
• If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until they're golden brown and cooked through.
• These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the air fryer, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.