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Home » 5 Ingredients or Less » Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly: Super easy!

July 7, 2022 30 Minute Meals

Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly: Super easy!

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You'll love this air fryer peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipe! It's quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. You only need three ingredients and less 5 minutes to make this classic sandwich.

air fryer peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a pink plate.

As a small child, a pb&j is generally the first thing you learn to make. It only needs three basic ingredients, there's not a whole lot of mess, and for most American children it's a pretty standard lunch.

With this particular recipe, I took the regular old sandwich and turned it on its head. By air frying it you get toasty bread, melted, gooey peanut butter, and warm jelly for a bite that's to die for. Pair this simple sandwich with a glass of lemonade , a side of carrot fries , and a cookie for a delicious lunch.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

  • A delicious twist on a classic sandwich
  • Makes a quick meal or a great snack
  • Only 3 main ingredients
  • Cooks in under 5 minutes
  • A great recipe for picky eaters

INGREDIENTS FOR AN AIR FRYER PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

ingredients for an air fryer peanut butter and jelly labeled with black text.

Equipment:

  • Air fryer
  • Butter knife & spoon

Ingredients:

  • Bread: I used potato bread, but any kind that you and your whole family like will work
  • Peanut butter: My favorite is Skippy Natural or Crazy Richard's
  • Jelly: If I'm not using homemade, I like to use the Good Good brand because it's low in sugar. However, you can just use your favorite jelly
  • Strawberries: These are totally optional, but I like adding thinly sliced strawberries to mine

HOW TO MAKE A PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY IN THE AIR FRYER

  1. On one slice of the bread spread your peanut butter, making sure to leave a small border around the edges.
  2. On the other slice of bread spread the jelly, again, leaving a small border.
  3. Place thinly sliced strawberries on the peanut butter side, then sandwich both sides together
  4. Put your pb&j sandwich into your air fryer basket and cook at 360 degrees F for 4-5 minutes, using a spatula to flip it halfway through the cook time
  5. Carefully take your sandwich out of the basket, let it sit for a minute, then cut in half and enjoy
peanut butter and jelly on two slices of bread.
Spread peanut butter and jelly on each side of the bread.
sliced strawberries on peanut butter.
Add thinly sliced strawberries to the peanut butter side.
sandwich in air fryer basket.
Place in air fryer basket.
peanut butter and jelly sandwich cooked in the air fryer.
Cook at 360 F for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.

AIR FRYER PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY VARIATIONS

Substitutions:

Bread: White, sourdough, whole wheat, sprouted grain, gluten free- any kind will work

Peanut butter: Chunky peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, pistachios butter, sunflower seed butter, chocolate hazelnut spread

Jelly: Strawberry, peach, raspberry, grape, blackberry, blueberry

grilled pb&j on a pink plate with flowers and strawberries.

VARIATIONS:

Here are some fun ideas to put a twist on your air fryer pb&j. Just be sure to follow the cooking time listed in the directions.

STRAWBERRY BANANA PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

Use strawberry jelly and add slices of banana in between the slices of bread

PEANUT BUTTER CUP PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

Spread Nutella on one side of the bread and peanut butter on the other side

MIXED BERRY PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

Make your sandwich with strawberry jelly, then add mashed blueberries and raspberries in between the slices.

THE ELVIS

Nothing beats a classic! Spread both slices of bread with peanut butter then place sliced bananas on one side and cooked bacon on the other. Sandwich the two halves together and cook.

S'MORES PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

This makes a delicious dessert! All you have to do is spread one slice of bread with peanut butter and the other with Nutella. Then sprinkle crushed graham cracker on one side and place a few mini marshmallows on the other. Put the pieces together and cook.

hand holding a grilled peanut butter and jelly.

STORING AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS

I think these are best served fresh, but if you have leftovers you can keep then in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

The bread will get soft, so just reheat in the air fryer at 350 F for 2-3 minutes to toast it again.

EXPERT TIPS

  • Make it with your favorites! This recipe is super versatile when it comes to ingredients used
  • Leave a small border around the slice of bread when spreading the peanut butter so it doesn't leak out into your air fryer basket
  • Be sure to flip the sandwich halfway through so both sides get golden brown
  • Let the fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches cool for a minute or two before cutting so the melty peanut butter doesn't get all over
  • If you've got picky eaters, try cutting the sandwich with a cookie cutter so they have a fun shape to eat!

FAQs

What is the best kind of jelly to use?

You can use an kind of jelly that you like! Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, grape jelly, and flavor will work.

What bread should I use?

This air fryer pb&j works with any type of bread. I used potato bread in this recipe, but white bread, sourdough bread, whole wheat- you can use any.

How do I make a healthier air fryer peanut butter and jelly?

If you're looking to make it healthier use a peanut butter without added sugar, use a low sugar jelly (Good Good is my favorite!), and make it with a healthy bread like a sprouted grain or sourdough.

What is the best air fryer to use?

I use a Cosori 5.8 and I think it's the best! It cooks evenly, there's no hot spots, and anything I cook comes out delicious. Another reason I like it, is that it's the perfect size for a family of four. I could easily fit 4 sandwiches in there if I needed to.

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

Nope! There's no need to preheat since you're just toasting the bread.

How long do I air fry an Uncrustable?

Since they're frozen you need to cook them a little longer. I'd say cook at 360 degrees F for 7-8 minutes.

air fryer sandwich cut in half on a pink plate with strawberries.

Did you make my super easy air fryer peanut butter and jelly? If you did, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and star rating down below. Additionally, you can follow me on Instagram and tag me if you make this or any other of my easy recipes.

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Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly

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You'll love this air fryer peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipe! It's quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. You only need three ingredients and less 5 minutes to make this classic sandwich.

  • Author: Nicole Radcliffe
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x
  • Category: sandwich
  • Method: air fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices of bread
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry jelly (or your favorite flavor!)
  • 2 strawberries thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. On one slice of the bread spread 1 ½ tablespoons of peanut butter, making sure to leave a small border around the edges.
  2. On another slice of bread spread 1 ½ tablespoons jelly, again, leaving a small border.
  3. Repeat steps 1-2 with the other two slices of bread
  4. Place thinly sliced strawberries on the peanut butter side of the bread, then place the spice with jelly on top of the peanut butter and strawberries
  5. Put your sandwiches into the air fryer basket and cook at 360 degrees F for 4-5 minutes, using a spatula to flip them halfway through the cook time
  6. Carefully take them out of the basket, let sit for a minute, then cut in half and enjoy

Notes

  • Make it with your favorites! This recipe is super versatile when it comes to ingredients used
  • Leave a small border around the slice of bread when spreading the peanut butter so it doesn't leak out into your air fryer basket
  • Be sure to flip the sandwich halfway through so both sides get golden brown
  • Let the fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches cool for a minute or two before cutting so the melty peanut butter doesn't get all over
  • If you've got picky eaters, try cutting the sandwich with a cookie cutter so they have a fun shape to eat!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days, and reheat in the air fryer at 350 F for 2-3 minutes

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