Description
This Air Fryer PB&J recipe transforms the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich into a crispy, warm treat with a perfectly toasted exterior and gooey filling. Quick to prepare and cook, it’s an ideal snack or light meal for kids and adults alike, offering a delightful twist with options for extra fillings like bananas or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons jelly or jam (any flavor)
For Air Frying
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Spread peanut butter evenly on one slice of bread and jelly or jam on another. Press the two slices together so the fillings meet in the middle, forming a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining slices to make two sandwiches.
- Butter the Exterior: Using softened butter, spread a thin layer on the outsides of both sandwiches, covering both the top and bottom slices. This ensures a crispy, golden crust once air fried.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) and allow it to preheat for about 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Air Fry the Sandwiches: Place the sandwiches in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. If your basket is small, cook in batches. Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes, carefully flipping the sandwiches halfway through to get an even golden brown and crispy texture on both sides.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the air fryer and let them cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice as desired and optionally dust with powdered sugar for a fun, sweet finish before serving.
Notes
- For an extra treat, add sliced bananas or chocolate chips inside the sandwich before air frying.
- This recipe also works great with almond butter or sunflower butter as alternatives to peanut butter.
- If you prefer a softer crust, reduce the air frying time slightly but keep an eye to avoid undercooking.
- Use fresh bread for best results; stale bread may not crisp as nicely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
