Air-Fried Chocolate Crinkle (Printable Version)

Fudgy chocolate crinkles with a crisp exterior, crafted effortlessly in the air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - ¼ cup vegetable oil
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Coating

09 - ½ cup powdered sugar

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - Beat sugar and vegetable oil until combined, then incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
04 - Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to firm.
05 - Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or use a silicone liner.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, then coat generously in powdered sugar.
07 - Place dough balls in the air fryer basket spaced evenly, baking in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook at 325°F for 7 to 8 minutes, until cookies set with crackled tops.
09 - Let cookies cool in the basket for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Rich fudgy texture
  • Made effortlessly in the air fryer
02 -
  • For extra flavor add ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
03 -
  • Try swapping vanilla extract for orange or peppermint extract for a twist
  • Use parchment paper or silicone liner to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup
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