Cookies Air Fryer Cooking Time
Air fryer cookies: 6–8 minutes at 300°F (150°C). Cookie dough balls on parchment, well spaced.
Check from 6 minutes — they carry over a lot as they cool.
Edges set and lightly golden, centres still soft.
Timer
06:00
How to cook Cookies in an air fryer
- Much lower temperature than most foods. At 350°F or above the outside sets before the middle cooks.
- Use parchment with the edges tucked under the dough, or the fan blows it into the element.
- They will look underdone coming out. That is correct — they firm up as they cool.
Cooking Cookies from frozen
From frozen, cook for 8–11 minutes at 300°F. Frozen dough balls need 2–3 minutes longer.
These times are compiled from manufacturer guidance and standard references, not measured in our kitchen. Safe internal temperatures are USDA-sourced. How we know what we know.
Common questions
How long do you air fry Cookies?
Cookies take 6–8 minutes at 300°F (150°C) in an air fryer. Check from 6 minutes — they carry over a lot as they cool.
What temperature for cookies in an air fryer?
300°F, which is lower than most air fryer cooking. Higher temperatures set the outside before the centre bakes.
Can you use parchment paper in an air fryer?
Yes, but only with food weighing it down. Loose parchment gets blown into the heating element by the fan, which is a genuine fire risk.
Converting your own recipe
If you have an oven recipe for Cookies and want to work it out yourself, the rule is to drop the temperature by 25°F and cut the time by 20%. The oven to air fryer converter does it for you.