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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer

    Modified: Jul 28, 2022 · Published: Mar 19, 2021 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Have you jumped on the cake mix cookie recipes craze yet? If not, it's time to start. With just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious batch of cookies. I decided to make cake mix cookies even easier by cooking them in the air fryer. These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer are soft, easy and delicious! Don't have an air fryer? No problem. I've included traditional baking directions at the end of this post. Be sure to also check out our Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies.

    Cake mix cookies are so easy to make and I have made them even easier by cooking them in the air fryer. These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer are soft, easy and delicious!

    If you love trying different chocolate chip cookie variations, be sure to try these S'mores Chocolate Chip Cookies for a delightful treat!

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    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • How to make chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer
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    Why this recipe works

    • An air fryer make baking a breeze
    • Just needs a few ingredients that you already have at home
    • Cake mix makes super soft cookies
    Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Ingredients

    To make these air fryer cookies you will need yellow cake mix, canola oil, eggs, vanilla extract and chocolate chips.

    Really the key ingredient to these cookies is cake mix. It limits the measuring and mixing you have to do and once you taste the cookies you will be sold. This recipes uses yellow cake mix, but white cake mix would work well too.

    ingredients needed to make cake mix cookies

    How to make chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer

    An air fryer makes cooking so easy and quick which is why I love making air fryer recipes. This one has great reviews.

    Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees.

    Add box of yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, and ½ cup of canola oil to a large bowl.

    cake mix egg and oil in a bowl

    Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

    cake mix, egg, oil and vanilla in a bowl

    Mix until combined. This is a very kid friendly recipe, so get those little ones in the kitchen mixing and baking.

    cake mix cookie dough

    Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.

    cake mix cookie dough with chocolate chips

    Line your air fryer with parchment paper. You can use normal parchment paper cut to size of your air fryer or pre-cut parchment paper designed to fit in air fryers.

    air fryer lined with parchment paper

    Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the parchment paper a few inches apart. How many you will fit depends on the size of your air fryer.

    chocolate chip cookie sin an air fryer

    Bake for 8 minutes in the air fryer or until the cookies start to turn golden brown on top.

    chocolate chip cookies in an air fryer

    Move the air fryer cookies on a baking rack to cool.

    chocolate chip cookies on a baking rack

    I love how you can make a yummy batch of chocolate chip cookies without a ton of ingredients.

    cake mix chocolate chip cookies

    I was happy with how soft these cake mix chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer turned out. If you want to make these cookies in a traditional oven, simply bake them for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.

    air fryer chocolate chip cookies

    📖 Recipe

    Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer

    Vicky
    Cake mix cookies are so easy to make and I have made them even easier by cooking them in the air fryer. These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer are soft, easy and delicious!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Course cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18
    Calories 113 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 15.25 oz box of yellow cake mix
    • ½ cup canola oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees.
    • Add box of yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, and ½ cup of canola oil to a large bowl.
    • Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • Mix until combined. This is a very kid friendly recipe, so get those little ones in the kitchen mixing and baking.
    • Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
    • Line your air fryer with parchment paper.
    • Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the parchment paper a few inches apart. How many you will fit depends on the size of your air fryer.
    • Bake for 8 minutes in the air fryer or until the cookies start to turn golden brown on top.
    • Move the cookies on a baking rack to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cake mix cookies, chocolate chip cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    I don't have an air fryer. How can I make these in a regular oven?

    If you want to make these cookies in a traditional oven, simply bake them for 10 -12 minutes at 350 degrees.

    Do I have to use yellow cake mix to make these cookies?

    No, the recipe is really versatile. As long as you are using a 15.25 oz box, you can use any number of flavors that will work will with the chocolate chips. Our favorites are white cake mix, devil's food cake mix and strawberry cake mix.

    How long to bake cookies in the air fryer?

    It depends on the cookie. These cookies took 8 minutes to bake.

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    1. Michelle says

      March 03, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Doubly easy with cake mix AND the air fryer! I love the crispy edges from the air fryer

      Reply
    2. Heather Johnson says

      February 28, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      these were really good - very light and yum!

      Reply
    3. Toni says

      February 28, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This is so perfect!! My kids enjoyed it too!! I love that is is so quick and easy!

      Reply
    4. Holley says

      February 28, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Holy moly is this a game changer! My new favorite way to make cookies!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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