Air Fryer Cookie Dough Dessert (Gooey Chocolate Cookie Dough)

Updated: April 2026
This air fryer cookie dough dessert is warm, gooey, chocolatey and ridiculously easy to make.

It’s like a giant soft chocolate chip cookie baked in a little tray, served warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream melting into the top.

Even better, it cooks in the air fryer in around 8 minutes, so it’s perfect when you want a quick sharing dessert without turning the oven on.

This easy air fryer dessert is perfect for:

• making ahead and baking later
• movie nights
• date-night desserts
• family treats
• quick puddings
• sharing with ice cream

Quick Answer – How Long To Cook Cookie Dough In The Air Fryer

Cook cookie dough dessert in the air fryer at 180°C for around 8 minutes.

The cookie dough should be:

• golden around the edges
• soft and gooey in the middle
• cooked on top but still slightly squidgy inside

Serve straight away with ice cream for the best texture.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is one of the easiest air fryer desserts.

• Ready in around 13 minutes
• Warm, gooey and chocolatey
• Perfect for sharing
• Uses simple baking ingredients
• Can be made ahead
• Delicious with ice cream

Ingredients For Air Fryer Cookie Dough Dessert

You’ll need:

• 100g unsalted butter, softened
• 80g soft brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 125g plain flour
• tiny pinch salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 80g chocolate chunks

Ingredient Notes And Easy Swaps

Butter

Use softened unsalted butter so it mixes easily with the sugar.

Soft Brown Sugar

Soft brown sugar helps give the cookie dough a richer flavour and softer texture.

Egg

One egg helps bind the dough and gives the dessert its soft cookie texture.

Chocolate Chunks

Chopped chocolate works really well because it melts into little puddles. Use:

• milk chocolate
• dark chocolate
• white chocolate
• chocolate chips
• chopped Dairy Milk

Vanilla Extract

Vanilla adds classic cookie dough flavour.

Equipment Needed

You’ll need:

• weighing scales
• mixing bowl
• wooden spoon
• teaspoon
• 2 small foil trays
• air fryer

How To Make Air Fryer Cookie Dough Dessert

Step 1 – Mix The Butter And Sugar

Add the softened butter and soft brown sugar to a mixing bowl.

Mix together until combined.

Step 2 – Add The Egg And Vanilla

Crack in the egg and stir into the butter and sugar mixture.

Add the vanilla extract and mix again.

Step 3 – Add The Dry Ingredients

Add the plain flour, salt and baking powder.

Mix together until you have a stiff cookie dough.

Step 4 – Add The Chocolate

Tip in the chocolate chunks and stir them through the cookie dough.

Step 5 – Divide Into Trays

Lightly grease two small foil trays with butter.

Divide the cookie dough equally between the trays.

Flatten the dough slightly with the back of a spoon.

Step 6 – Air Fry

Place one tray into the air fryer basket.

Cook at 180°C for around 8 minutes, until golden at the edges and still soft in the middle.

Step 7 – Serve

Remove carefully from the air fryer.

Serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Expert Tips For The Best Air Fryer Cookie Dough

Don’t Overcook It

Cookie dough dessert should be soft and gooey in the middle. If you cook it too long, it becomes more like a firm cookie.

Use Small Foil Trays

Small trays help the cookie dough cook evenly and make it easy to serve.

Serve Warm

This dessert is best eaten warm while the chocolate is melted.

Add Ice Cream Straight Away

The ice cream melts into the cookie dough and makes it extra delicious.

Cook One Tray At A Time

Unless your air fryer is large enough for both trays with good airflow, cook them one at a time.

Can You Make Air Fryer Cookie Dough Ahead?

Yes, you can make the cookie dough ahead.

Spread it into lightly greased trays, cover with foil and store in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

When ready to cook, place the tray in the air fryer and bake as usual.

You may need to add an extra minute if cooking straight from chilled.

Easy Cookie Dough Variations

Double Chocolate Cookie Dough

Add cocoa powder and use white chocolate chunks.

Salted Caramel Cookie Dough

Add caramel pieces and a tiny pinch of sea salt.

White Chocolate Cookie Dough

Swap the milk chocolate for white chocolate chunks.

Nutella Cookie Dough

Swirl a spoonful of Nutella through the dough before cooking.

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

Add a spoonful of peanut butter to the dough and use chocolate chips.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Cookie Dough

This dessert is gorgeous served with:

• vanilla ice cream
• clotted cream ice cream
• chocolate sauce
• caramel sauce
• whipped cream
• fresh strawberries
• raspberries

More Easy Dessert Recipes

Try these next:

• Chocolate Orange Cookies
• Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies
• Air Fryer Nutella French Toast
• Air Fryer Chocolate Bark
• Easy Chocolate Recipes

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