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Pop the butter into a microwavable bowl and warm it up for 10-20 seconds, just enough to start melting. Throw in the brown and white sugars, then mix until smooth. Crack in the egg and mix it in with the vanilla for another half-minute. Stir the flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips in, blending everything well.
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Stick the dough in the fridge for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight if you want. It’s optional but helps stop them from spreading too much later on.
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Grab some parchment paper and place it on the air fryer racks. Scoop two tablespoons of dough for each ball, leaving about an inch and a half between them. Depending on the size of your fryer, you’ll probably fit 2-4 cookies in one go.
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Bake cookies at 325°F for about 5 to 7 minutes, just until they look golden and done. Let them cool right in the fryer for another 2 to 3 minutes before taking them out.
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Repeat the process until all the dough’s used up and you’ve baked every cookie.