Enjoy a warm and gooey Air Fryer Pizookie made with chocolate chip cookie dough cooked to perfection in minutes. It’s the ultimate quick dessert topped with ice cream and your favorite toppings.
A warm, gooey Air Fryer Pizookie is the ultimate dessert for cookie lovers. It’s crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the center, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Best of all, you can make it in minutes using your air fryer without heating up the oven.
Whether you’re craving a quick weeknight treat or want to impress guests with an easy dessert, this pizookie is a crowd-pleaser every time. Top it with a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream for a delicious and comforting finish.
What's in this post: Air Fryer Pizookie
Why We Love This
- Quick and Easy. This pizookie comes together in just minutes and cooks perfectly in the air fryer. No oven needed.
- Crispy and Gooey. You get the best of both worlds with crispy edges and a soft, gooey center.
- Customizable. Add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or even caramel pieces for your own twist.
- Perfect for Sharing. It’s a fun, shareable dessert that’s great for date night or family dessert time.
- Delicious with Ice Cream. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter. Melted and slightly cooled to help bind the dough and create a chewy texture.
- Granulated sugar. Adds sweetness and helps create crisp edges.
- Light brown sugar. Lightly packed for a deeper, caramel-like flavor and chewy texture.
- Vanilla extract. Enhances the overall flavor of the cookie dough.
- Large egg. Helps hold the dough together and gives the pizookie a soft, rich texture.
- All-purpose flour. Provides structure and the perfect balance between chewy and soft.
- Baking soda. Helps the cookie rise slightly and stay light.
- Salt. Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor.
- Milk chocolate chips. Add rich, melty chocolate goodness throughout each bite.
Find the complete list of ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations
- Chocolate Lovers. Mix in a blend of milk, dark, and white chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor. Crushed Oreo cookies or candy bars are also delicious.
- Nutty Crunch. Add chopped walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts or almonds for extra texture and flavor.
- Peanut Butter Twist. Swirl in a few spoonfuls of peanut butter or add peanut butter chips before air frying for a different type of cookie.
- Salted Caramel. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle lightly with sea salt before serving.
- S’mores Style. Add mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers on top of the dough before cooking for a fun twist.
- Double Cookie Dough. Combine chocolate chip cookie dough with brownie batter for an indulgent brookie-style pizookie.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Start by lining the air fryer insert with 2 sheets of aluminum foil and fold the edges up 2–3 inches high to form a “pan.” Then spray the bottom of the foil and sides with cooking spray and set aside. Go ahead and preheat the empty air fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes.
Step 2. Get out a mixing bowl and whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Once combined, add the egg and vanilla extract.
Step 3. You will need a separate bowl. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet ingredients.
Step 4. Next, carefully fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 5. Press the dough evenly and firmly into the prepared foil pan.
Step 6. Allow to cook for 10-20 minutes. This will vary based on what size your air fryer is. The edges should be set, and the center will remain slightly gooey. If the top starts to brown before the center is cooked, cover with foil. Then transfer the cookie to a plate. Add ice cream to the top of the cookie and enjoy.
Pro Tips
- Preheat your air fryer. This step ensures the pizookie cooks evenly with a crisp edge and gooey center. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat button, run it at 350°F for about 10 minutes before baking.
- Watch closely while baking. Air fryers vary in temperature and cook times, so start checking your pizookie a few minutes early. It should be a deep golden brown on top but slightly soft in the center.
- Serve warm. The pizookie tastes best fresh from the air fryer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle of Hot Fudge Sauce on top.
- Avoid overbaking. The center should remain slightly underdone. That’s what gives the pizookie its signature gooey texture.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store leftover pizookie in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Warm individual portions in the air fryer or microwave before serving.
Freezer: You can freeze baked pizookie slices for up to 2 months. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature, then reheat until warm and gooey.
Reheating Tip: Reheat in the air fryer at 320°F for 2 to 3 minutes or in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds to restore that freshly baked texture.
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Air Fryer Pizookie
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line the air fryer insert with 2 sheets of foil, folding the edges up 2–3 inches high to form a “pan.” Generously coat with cooking spray and set aside.
- Preheat the empty air fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined (1–2 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the dough evenly and firmly into the prepared foil pan.
- Carefully place the pan into the hot air fryer insert.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-20 minutes. This will vary based on what size your air fryer is. The edges should be set, and the center will remain slightly gooey. If the top starts to brown before the center is cooked, cover with foil.
- Remove the foil pan with tongs and transfer to a plate.
- Top with ice cream and enjoy warm while soft and gooey in the center.
