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Air Fryer Brookies - Brownie And Cookie Bars Made Fast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Brownie Layer:
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (32 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 cup (45 g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
  • For the Cookie Layer:
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (64 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/3 cup (60 g) chocolate chips
  • For the Pan:
  • Cooking spray or a little butter
  • Optional: parchment circles or strips for easy lifting

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and air fryer: Lightly grease a 6-inch round cake pan, 7-inch pan, or two 10–12 ounce ramekins that fit your air fryer basket. Line with parchment if you have it. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  2. Make the brownie batter: In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy. Whisk in egg and vanilla until smooth. Sift in cocoa, flour, and salt. Stir just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Batter will be thick and shiny.
  3. Make the cookie dough: In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy, about 1 minute. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until no dry spots remain, then fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Layer it up: Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Chill in the freezer for 5–7 minutes to help it set slightly. Dollop the cookie dough on top in spoonfuls and gently press to cover most of the surface. Leave a few brownie peeks for a marbled look.
  5. Air fry: Place the pan in the air fryer basket. Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 16–22 minutes, depending on pan size and your air fryer. Start checking at 15 minutes. The top should be lightly golden, set around the edges, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  6. Rest: Remove the pan and let the brookies cool for 15–20 minutes. They continue to set as they cool, which keeps slices neat and fudgy.
  7. Slice and serve: Lift out using parchment and cut into squares or wedges. Serve warm, at room temp, or with a scoop of ice cream.