Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp, warmly spiced gingerbread cookie that's been effortlessly crafted in your air fryer in just minutes. These aren't your ordinary holiday treats - they're a game-changing, quick, and delicious dessert that will transform your baking experience forever. With a blend of classic gingerbread spices and the modern convenience of air frying, these cookies promise to be the star of your dessert table, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 23 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until fully combined and no lumps remain.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture, beating until well incorporated and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C) and line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters, placing each cookie carefully onto the prepared air fryer liner.
- Place cookies in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each cookie for even cooking.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, checking at 6 minutes to prevent over-browning. Cookies should be slightly firm and golden around the edges.
- Carefully remove cookies using a thin spatula and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat the process with remaining dough, allowing the air fryer basket to cool between batches.
- Once completely cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Chill the dough thoroughly - this prevents spreading and helps maintain cookie shape during air frying.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cookies need space to cook evenly.
- Check cookies at the 6-minute mark to prevent over-browning, as air fryers can cook faster than traditional ovens.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their crisp texture.
- For extra festive appeal, consider decorating with royal icing or a light dusting of powdered sugar after cooling.
- Experiment with different cookie cutter shapes to make these treats fun and personalized for any occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
