Air fryer apple and walnut cookies are a real treat. The apple aroma blends with the light note of cinnamon and the crunchiness of walnuts, creating a perfect harmony of autumn flavors. Ideal for a snack or as a dessert to enjoy at any time of the day.
Here’s a selection of delicious cookie recipes you can prepare in an air fryer:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vial vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 Golden apple
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
To prepare the air fryer apple and walnut cookies, first pour the all-purpose flour, sugar, chopped walnuts (alternatively, you can chop whole walnuts into pieces), teaspoon of cinnamon, and baking powder into the bowl of a mixer (or food processor). Pulse the mixer to combine the dry ingredients.
Next, add the cold butter from the fridge cut into pieces. Process until you get a crumbly mixture. Then add the egg and vial of vanilla extract. Pulse the mixer again for a few seconds, just enough to incorporate the egg. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl or work surface and knead to combine the ingredients. Don’t worry if the dough is not very compact.
Wash the apple, peel it, remove the core, and cut it into small pieces. Add the apple to the dough and work with your hands: the moisture from the fruit will help make the mixture more compact.
Form balls with your hands, flatten them slightly, and place them in the air fryer basket (my 6-liter fryer fit 10 cookies). After preheating the fryer for a couple of minutes at 320°F, cook the cookies for 10 minutes. After this time, reduce the temperature to 300°F and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Once ready, remove the cookies and let them cool on a rack. If desired, you can dust them with powdered sugar.
Air Fryer Apple and Walnut Cookies Storage
You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
If you want to further enrich the flavor of these cookies, you can add chocolate chips to the dough: a small touch that will make them even more delicious.
