Jam-filled cookies in an air fryer are a timeless classic, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet break. Have you ever tried making them in an air fryer? With this technique, you’ll get golden, crisp, and crumbly cookies in minutes, without needing to turn on the oven!
These treats are made with a base of shortcrust pastry that wraps around a soft and delightful core of apricot jam, creating a contrast of textures that captivates with the first bite. Their cooking in the air fryer ensures uniform golden coloration and perfect crumbliness, reducing preparation time and making them even more convenient to prepare.
Easy, quick, and irresistible, these cookies are ideal to serve with a steaming cup of tea or to pack in a gift bag for a sweet homemade thought.
Discover how to personalize them with different fillings and tips for perfect baking!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12 cookies
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for jam-filled cookies in air fryer:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium egg (at room temperature)
- 3 1/2 tbsp whole milk
- 1/3 vanilla bean
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for jam-filled cookies in air fryer:
- 1 Rolling board
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cookie cutter 2 3/4 inches in diameter
Steps for preparing and cooking jam-filled cookies in air fryer:
In a bowl, sift the all-purpose flour, add granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt, and mix well. Add cold butter in pieces and start working the ingredients to form a crumbly dough, then add the egg and milk. Once it starts to combine, transfer it to a lightly floured rolling board and work well until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough.
Form a dough ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
After the time, roll out a thin sheet and use a 2 3/4-inch cookie cutter to cut out disks. Re-knead the scraps and form more disks.
Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of the disk, overlay another disk, and press well to ensure they don’t open during cooking and the jam doesn’t leak out.
Place the cookies directly on the fryer grill and cook at 356°F for about 10 minutes until golden.
Once cooled, dust them with powdered sugar.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use another type of jam?
Yes! Besides apricot jam, you can try with citrus marmalade, cherry jam, mixed berry jam, figs, or strawberries. Just make sure the jam isn’t too runny to avoid leaks during cooking.
Can they be filled with cream or chocolate?
Of course! You can replace the jam with hazelnut cream, custard, sweetened ricotta, or even peanut butter for a different and tasty version.
How long do they keep?
You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them raw and cook them directly in the air fryer when needed, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
Other variations to try?
Whole grain filled cookies: use a pastry with whole wheat flour and cane sugar for a more rustic version.
Cocoa and orange cookies: add a tablespoon of cocoa to the dough and fill with orange marmalade for a citrus touch.
Cookies with nuts: sprinkle the surface with chopped hazelnuts, almonds, or pistachios before baking for a crunchy note.
Apple and cinnamon filled cookies: use a mix of grated apples, cane sugar, and cinnamon for an autumnal-flavored filling.
