What makes these chocolate crinkles fudgy?

The combination of vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs creates a moist, tender dough that results in a fudgy texture after cooking.

Why chill the dough before cooking?

Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to roll into balls and helps maintain the crinkled exterior during cooking.

Yes, lining the basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup.

The powdered sugar coating creates the signature crackled appearance and adds a touch of sweetness and texture contrast.

Yes, adding instant espresso powder or swapping vanilla for orange or peppermint extract can add exciting flavor twists to the cookies.

Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies with a signature crinkled appearance and a slightly crisp exterior, made effortlessly in the air fryer.

This recipe quickly became a favorite in my home for satisfying chocolate cravings without the usual mess.

Dry Ingredients: 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients: 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Coating: ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar

Step 1:: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2:: In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 3:: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
Step 4:: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up (or up to 2 hours for best results).
Step 5:: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or use a silicone liner.
Step 6:: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
Step 7:: Arrange balls in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each (bake in batches if needed).
Step 8:: Air fry at 325°F (165°C) for 7 8 minutes, or until cookies are set with crackled tops.
Step 9:: Allow cookies to cool in the basket for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Baking these cookies brings my family together, filling our home with warm chocolate aroma and smiles.

Mixing bowls, whisk, hand mixer or spoon, measuring cups and spoons, air fryer, parchment paper or silicone liner, wire rack

Contains eggs and wheat (gluten). May contain traces of nuts or soy depending on ingredient brands check all labels if allergies are a concern.

Calories 90, total fat 3 g, carbohydrates 15 g, protein 1 g per serving

Air frying makes these cookies quick and easy to enjoy without sacrificing flavor or texture.

→ What makes these chocolate crinkles fudgy?: The combination of vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs creates a moist, tender dough that results in a fudgy texture after cooking.
→ Why chill the dough before cooking?: Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to roll into balls and helps maintain the crinkled exterior during cooking.
→ Can the air fryer basket be lined?: Yes, lining the basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup.
→ How do powdered sugar coatings affect the cookies?: The powdered sugar coating creates the signature crackled appearance and adds a touch of sweetness and texture contrast.
→ Are there flavor variations to try?: Yes, adding instant espresso powder or swapping vanilla for orange or peppermint extract can add exciting flavor twists to the cookies.