How to Make Air Fryer Lemon Freezer Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a freshly baked cookie, especially when it's made with the zesty flavor of lemon. These Air Fryer Lemon Freezer Cookies are not only delicious, but they're also incredibly easy to make. Whether you crave a sweet treat for yourself or want to impress guests at a gathering, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for whenever a craving strikes.

What sets these cookies apart is the use of an air fryer, ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced, divided
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Cream butter, sugar, and pudding mix together in a bowl. Beat in egg, lemon juice, and 1/2 of the lemon zest. Set aside remaining lemon zest for icing.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Add to butter-pudding mixture and beat until well combined. Roll dough into 2 logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
  • Slice frozen dough into 1/4-inch slices and place in the prepared basket.
  • Air fry cookies, working in batches, until edges start to brown, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and leave in the basket until cool to the touch, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While cookies are baking, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and reserved lemon zest in a bowl. Dip 1 side of each cookie in icing. Let icing set until hardened, about 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    82 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 17mg