3-Ingredient Air Fryer Almond Butter Cookies

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super Simple Ingredients: Just creamy almond butter, white sugar, and an egg are all you need.
• Quick Preparation: Takes only 5 minutes to mix the dough and 6.5 minutes to cook.
• No Special Equipment: No hand mixer or stand mixer needed – just a bowl and fork.
• Allergy Friendly: Perfect for those with a peanut allergy who miss traditional peanut butter cookies.

Recipe Ingredients

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.

Ingredient Notes:

• Creamy Almond Butter – The star ingredient that gives these cookies their rich flavor and chewy texture. Natural almond butter works great, just make sure to stir it well if separated.
• White Granulated Sugar – Creates the perfect sweetness and helps give these flourless cookies their structure.
• Large Egg – Binds everything together. Make sure it’s at room temperature for the best results.

Substitutions and Additions

• Sugar Options – Try coconut sugar or light brown sugar for different flavor profiles
• Mix-ins – Add dark chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt
• Extract Options – A splash of vanilla extract or almond extract enhances flavor
• Egg Alternative – A flax egg works for a vegan version

How To Make 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies (step-by-step directions)

STEP 1. Start by combining creamy almond butter and white sugar in a medium bowl. Add the egg and mix everything thoroughly until you have a smooth cookie dough. (Photos 1 & 2)

STEP 2. Cut parchment paper to fit your air fryer basket exactly – avoid excess paper on sides as it can blow up and disturb the cookies.

STEP 3. Using a small cookie scoop (about 1.2 tablespoons), place four cookie dough balls onto the parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. (Photos 3 & 4)

STEP 4. Create the classic crisscross pattern by gently pressing a fork into each cookie ball twice, making perpendicular marks. Move slowly when lifting the fork to maintain the pattern. (Photos 5 & 6)

STEP 5. Air fry at 370°F for 6.5-7 minutes until cookies are golden brown around the edges. (Photos 7 & 8)

STEP 6. Let the cookies rest undisturbed in the air fryer basket for 10 minutes – this step is crucial for proper setting.

STEP 7. Carefully transfer to fresh parchment paper to cool completely.

STEP 8. Repeat the process with remaining dough until all cookies are baked.

Recipe Tips

• Let your egg come to room temperature for better mixing
• Don’t skip the 10-minute rest time – cookies are very fragile when hot
• Use thin parchment paper for even cooking
• Avoid handling hot cookies or trying to reshape them
• Make sure your almond butter is well-stirred before measuring

Storing Tips

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place
• Counter: Fresh for up to 5 days
• Make Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated for 2 days
• Freezing: Not recommended as texture changes significantly

Serving Suggestions

These cookies are perfect with a glass of Homemade Almond Milk. For more cookie options, try pairing them with Maple Pecan Cookies or Blueberry Cookies for a varied cookie platter. They make a great snack or even breakfast cookies when you need something quick. Pack them in lunch boxes or serve them as an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.

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