Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Optional Additions
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2–3 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2–3 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Blend the Oats:
Add your rolled oats to a blender or food processor. Pulse them for 5–6 seconds to break them down slightly. You want a mix of flour-like bits and whole oats—don’t overprocess them into complete flour. - Mix the Dough:
Transfer the processed oats to a medium mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and baking soda. If you’re using cinnamon or add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, add them now. Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together. - Shape the Cookies:
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper, ensuring it doesn’t block the air vents. Divide the dough into 7 portions for smaller cookies or 3–4 for larger ones. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten and shape into cookies. Place them in the basket with some space between each. - Air Fry the Cookies:
Set your air fryer to 325°F (163°C). Cook the cookies for 4–6 minutes until slightly golden on top. They may look underdone, but they’ll continue to cook as they cool. - Cool the Cookies:
Remove the basket and let the cookies cool for at least 10 minutes before touching. This step helps them firm up properly. - Serve and Enjoy:
After cooling, transfer the cookies to a rack or enjoy them warm. They’ll be chewy with slightly crispy edges.
Notes
- Don’t overprocess the oats:
Pulse briefly to retain some texture. You want a mix of oat flour and whole oat pieces, not a fine powder. - Let the cookies cool in the basket:
They may look underdone at first, but they need 10 minutes of cooling time to finish setting. Moving them too soon can cause breakage. - Use parchment paper wisely:
Prevent sticking by lining the basket with parchment paper, but trim it so it doesn’t block airflow. Alternatively, lightly spray the basket with cooking oil. - Use pure maple syrup:
Choose real maple syrup over pancake syrup for better flavor and binding properties. - Adjust texture as needed:
If the dough is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of applesauce. If it’s too wet, mix in more processed oats for balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 38 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg