These keto peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally low in carbs—made in minutes using your air fryer!
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 cookies)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
- 1/3 cup keto sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
- 1 egg
Optional:
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make dough
- Mix peanut butter, sweetener, egg, and vanilla
- Stir until smooth
2. Shape cookies
- Roll into small balls
- Place on parchment paper
- Flatten with a fork (classic crisscross pattern)
3. Air fry
- Preheat to 160°C (320°F)
- Cook for 6–8 minutes
4. Cool
- Let cool completely (they firm up as they cool)
💡 Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Use natural peanut butter (just peanuts)
- Don’t overcook—they continue to set after cooking
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Leave space between cookies
🔥 Variations
- Chocolate Chip: Add sugar-free chips
- Crunchy: Use crunchy peanut butter
- Extra Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder
- 2-Ingredient: Skip egg (denser texture)
⚖️ Approx Nutrition (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~90–120
- Carbs: ~2–3g net carbs
- Fat: ~7–9g
- Protein: ~3–5g
🧮 WW (Weight Watchers) Points
- 2–3 points per cookie
❓ FAQs
Why are cookies crumbly?
Too dry—add a little more peanut butter.
Can I bake instead?
Yes—180°C for 10–12 minutes.
Are they really keto?
Yes—low in carbs if using keto sweetener.