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The Best Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies in Air Fryer

Oct 26, 2022 · Last updated: Jan 30, 2025 by Julia · 2 Comments · this post may contain affiliate links

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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Making classic peanut butter cookies is a breeze with an air fryer. These cookies are healthy, gluten-free, and packed with peanut butter flavor.

I am totally obsessed with air fryer baking now after making my red velvet cookies earlier this month.

a stack of peanut butter cookies

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

While I focus on healthier recipes, I believe in treating yourself every now and then.

These air fryer peanut butter cookies are the perfect blend of convenience and indulgence.

They’re crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and ready in minutes. No need to heat up your oven—your air fryer does all the work!

Looking for more peanut butter treats? Try my classic peanut butter blossoms or indulgent buckeye cookies for a delicious twist on your favorite flavors!

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Ingredients

  • Flour - I recommend for his particular recipe Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 flour (With xanthan gum). These cookies can be baked with regular all-purpose flour as well.
  • Smooth peanut butter - if you're not going after ultra ''healthy'' snacks, then classic peanut butter from popular brands is recommended here. I occasionally use all-natural peanut butter (without hydrogenated vegetable oil, sugar, and other stuff), but the result is not always the best. All-natural butter is difficult to mix and is generally a bit drier and not quite as smooth. Although there are plenty of varieties out there, I just haven’t found one that will give the same or even better results as the stabilized ones.
  • The peanut butter should be creamy, gluten-free, with no added sugar, and not too thick. Thick but drippy peanut butter is the best here.
  • If chunky peanut butter is all you have, that’s fine too. It'll need a little extra care when mixing in the batter. I haven’t used this one yet, so please if you do, let me know in the comments about the result, thank you 🙂
  • Vanilla - Use pure vanilla extract, not the artificial kind.
  • Sugar - Using both white and brown sugar creates the best texture. You can also use raw sugars in place of brown sugar.

📋 You can find the full ingredient list in the Recipe Card below the article.

How To Make Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

In a large bowl or a stand mixer beat together softened butter and peanut butter. 

Add the sugars and using an electric mixer mix until all combined well.

Add eggs, beat on low, and follow with milk. Mix to combine.

peanut butter in a bowl

In a medium mixing bowl, combine together flour and baking soda. Set aside.

Slowly add the flour mixture in small increments.

Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Roll the cookie dough batter into 1 tablespoon-sized balls.

Gently flatten the balls with a fork (two times in opposite directions) making a crisscross pattern.

peanut butter cookie dough in bowl

Baking directions. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer instructions. (Mine was 375 F for 5 minutes, I used a Cosori air fryer 5.8 quarts. You could also use a Ninja Foodi. 

Arrange the cookies in a single layer in the air fryer tray.

If you have air fryer basket liners great, if not that’s fine, and place the cookies right in the bottom of your air fryer.

Make sure you have enough space between the cookies.

Don’t use parchment paper because cookies need airflow, and without breathing holes, they will not bake correctly.

peanut butter cookie dough balls before baking

Air fry the cookies for 6 minutes (you'll need to do this in small batches).

No need to flip them during baking.

peanut butter cookies in air fryer basket

Carefully and slowly remove cookies from the air fryer.

Cookies should rest until completely cool to strengthen. Enjoy with a glass of milk!

We love these for an occasional sweet treat, afterschool snacks, dessert, and adding to ice cream.

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When flattening the cookies with a fork, hold the cookies in the palm of your hand. Do not press those directly in the air fryer as it will cause the cookies to break.

Tips

  • This makes 34 cookies, but you can make a small batch first and then freeze the leftover cookie dough until later. Thaw first.
  • Switch up the cookies by adding chocolate chips, raisins, shredded coconut, and chopped peanuts. Also, a good quality cinnamon will add a ton of flavor.
  • If your batter seems too dry (which may happen due to incorrect measuring and different types of peanut butter), then add some honey, maple syrup, or extra milk to make the batter moist.
  • These cookies are soft and with a moist crumble. Don’t confuse these with soft and chewy cookies.
  • This recipe also works with most types of nut butter. Especially almond or cashew. I recommend using a nut butter that is stabilized without a thick layer of oil on top. Give it a good stir before mixing it into the batter. 
  • Different brands and varieties of peanut butter can have slightly different consistencies. Due to that, some cookies can come out thicker or thinner. 
  • These cookies are very delicate. When you remove the cookies from the air fryer basket, be gentle and carefully move them out and let them rest for 10 minutes. It will make them a lot more sturdy and they shouldn't crumble once you bite them. 
  • Skip the chilling step. I usually freeze the cookie dough, but you don't need to do it with this particular recipe. The texture is thick and these cookies don't spread as much.
  • For a very kid-friendly recipe, you’ll want to make sure to use good quality pure peanut butter and reduce the amount of sugar.
  • Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate on top to satisfy your sweet tooth craving. Delicious!
peanut butter cookies stacked on a plate

Freezing And Storing Instructions

  • To Store. Any leftovers can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days. Cover them with plastic wrap tightly, and keep them in an airtight container or a cookie jar to prevent them from drying out.
  • Don’t store these in the fridge; they will dry out very quickly, and it won’t make them last longer.
  • To Freeze. You can freeze the cookies or unbaked cookie dough for up to 2-3 months in a freezer-friendly bag or container. Thaw at room temperature.
a stack of peanut butter cookies
bite shot of peanut butter cookies

Easy Peanut Butter Recipes

  • Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes)
  • No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
  • Easy Thai Peanut Sauce
  • Dairy Free No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe adapted from here.

peanut butter cookies on a wire rack

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If you love this easy cookie recipe, be sure to try these gluten-free baked goods next time.

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Recipe Card

a stack of peanut butter cookies

The Best Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten free)

Julia
The good old classic peanut butter cookies just became more simplified when you own an air fryer. These air fryer peanut butter cookies are healthy, gluten-free and with plenty of creamy peanut butter flavor. Add in some chocolate chips and you have the ultimate great-tasting healthy cookie.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 34 cookies
Calories 94 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour blended with xanthan gum, Schar Mix C, sifted
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda sifted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup peanut butter, creamy and smooth
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • In a large bowl or a stand mixer beat together softened butter and peanut butter. Add the sugars and using an electric mixer mix until all combined well.
  • Add eggs, beta on low, and follow with milk. Mix to combine.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture in small increments. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Roll the cookie dough batter into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. Gently flatten the balls with a fork two-time sin opposite directions making a pattern (crisscross pattern).
  • Baking directions. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer instructions. (Mine was 375 F for 5 minutes, I used a Cosori air fryer 5.8 quarts. You could also use a Ninja Foodi. 
  • Arrange the cookies in a single layer in the air fryer tray. If you have air fryer basket liners great, if not that’s fine, and place the cookies right in the bottom of your air fryer. Make sure you have enough space between the cookies. Don’t use parchment paper, because cookies need airflow and without breathing holes they will not bake correctly.
  • Air fry the cookies for 6 minutes (you'll need to do this in small batches). No need to flip them during baking.
  • Carefully and slowly remove cookies from the air fryer. Cookies should rest until completely cool to strengthen. Enjoy with a glass of milk!

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NUTRITION

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 85IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg
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  1. Diane Mix

    October 30, 2022 at 2:19 am

    Not sure when to add the sugars - cream with butter, eggs snd milk?

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    • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      October 31, 2022 at 2:55 am

      thanks, adjusted! yes add together with butters

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