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Air Fryer Gingerbread Men

These soft-baked air fryer gingerbread men are perfectly spiced, adorable, and so easy to make — ready in just 5 minutes per batch!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg, mix well.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually mix into wet.
  3. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into gingerbread men.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Line basket with parchment.
  5. Air fry cookies in batches for 4–5 minutes.
  6. Let cool slightly before decorating.

Notes

Store in an airtight container up to 5 days. Use gluten-free flour for a GF version. Add extra ginger or pepper for spicier cookies.
Estimated Calories: 120 per cookie
An automated tool is used to calculate nutritional information. Accuracy not guaranteed.