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Air fryer funfetti cookies stacked on a ceramic plate with colorful rainbow sprinkles, soft chewy centers, and golden bakery style edges on a marble countertop.
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Air Fryer Cake Mix Cookies - Easy, Fast, and Fun

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix (15.25 oz is standard; vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, funfetti—your choice)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature if possible)
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or light olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, boosts flavor)
  • 1/2–1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped nuts, white chips, crushed Oreos—optional)
  • Nonstick spray or parchment liners (perforated air fryer parchment works best)
  • Air fryer (basket or oven-style)
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer. Set it to 325°F (160°C) for 3–5 minutes. Preheating helps cookies set quickly and cook evenly.
  • Prep the basket. Lightly spray the basket or line it with perforated parchment. Regular parchment can block airflow; if you use it, poke a few holes.
  • Mix the dough. In a bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add cake mix and stir with a spatula just until combined. The dough will be thick and sticky—this is normal.
  • Add mix-ins. Fold in chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts. Aim for about 1/2 cup for even distribution, up to 1 cup if you like them loaded.
  • Portion the cookies. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to create 1 to 1.5 tablespoon mounds. Roll gently with slightly oiled hands if you want smooth, round cookies.
  • Arrange for airflow. Place dough balls in a single layer with space between them (about 1.5 inches). Work in batches—crowding leads to uneven cooking.
  • Air fry. Cook at 325°F (160°C) for 6–8 minutes. Start checking at 6 minutes. Edges should look set and lightly golden; centers may still appear soft.
  • Let them rest. Leave cookies in the basket for 2 minutes after cooking. They’ll firm up as they cool. Then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Repeat with remaining dough. If your air fryer runs hot, reduce the time by 30 seconds for later batches.
  • Enjoy warm or cooled. Serve as-is, or drizzle with melted chocolate or a quick powdered sugar glaze.