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Published: Jul 14, 2022 · Modified: Jul 28, 2024 by chhavi

Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly

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Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly-The crispiest pbj you can make!  An Absolute must-have breakfast sandwich. Crispy, buttery bread, gooey peanut butter and jelly center.So good!

Why this recipe works

1. The bread is toasted to perfection without any active involvement. The Bread is airy inside and crispy on top.
2. There is almost 0 Active time. Just put the sandwich in and walk away. No hovering over the pan etc.

The 4 o'clock snack, the school lunches, the random 2 a.m. cravings...The answer to all of these is Air Frier PBJ!

You can also watch the video recipe to understand more details.

It comes out so crispy. When you cut into it, the sound is just heaven. That kind of crispyness is very hard to achieve, especially on the stove.

This is a foolproof way of making the best PBJ ever! Crisp golden brown outside and soft inside.

It's a pretty indulgent breakfast, but I know my child(and his mom) will eat it without fuss. So, on days I am completely out of steam, Airfried PBB is my go-to.

This is also a great sandwich for school lunches. If you are worried about the sandwich getting soggy, check my neat packing tip!

Ingredients for Air fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly

Here are the ingredients you will need

Ingredients for Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly

Bread- White or brown- I have used the regular kind. I also love using sourdough bread instead.

Peanut Butter—You can buy store-bought or homemade peanut butter with 0 sugar and oils! This way, you can control the sweetness and texture of the peanut butter.

Jelly or Jam—You can use anything you have on hand. If you are worried about the sugar, try making this homemade chia jam or this delicious gooseberry jam.

Butter - Butter adds so much to this sandwich. To make this pbj vegan, you can substitute butter with avocado oil instead.

Spreading butter on both sides of the sandwich makes for a crispier PBJ.

How to air fry Peanut Butter and Jelly

Here is what you do. It's easy peasy! Promise!

Step 1: Spread butter on one side of both the breads.You can also do this last or over a parchment paper so the cutting board doesn't get dirty.

Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Step 1: Spread the butter
Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Step 2: Spread jelly and peanut butter on the bread slices

Step 2: Flip the bread. Add peanut butter on one and jelly on another.

Be generous here. You want a thick layer of peanut butter on the bread and a slightly thinner layer of jelly. I have used crunchy peanut butter but you can use a regular creamy version too.

Step 3: Air fry the PBJ for 5 minutes on one side.

Flip and air fry for another 2 minutes. Sometimes, I just let the air fryer do its thing for 7 minutes without bothering to flip. It will be slightly uneven but I am totally okay with it.

Step 4: Open the air fryer basket and remove the airfried pbj and enjoy!

Look how the crust browns evenly. When air frying sandwiches, they will turn crisp even without a deep browning.

Peanut butter and jam sandwich in the airfrier basket

Twists to Classing PB&J

Take your pbj to another level by trying these combinations!

  • Add spice like cinnamon
  • Add peanut butter on both sides and add bananas
  • Add Marshmellow fluff

Recipe Notes, Tricks & Tips

Here are a few things that will help you while making PBJ in air fryer.

  • Use a parchment paper to keep the sandwich in the air fryer. This will not only help you keep the air fryer clean but also help remove the sandwich from the air fryer.
  • If you don't want to, don't flip the sandwich and air fry straight for 7 minutes. Increase the time to 8-9 minutes if you want a darker more caramelized crust.
  • You can use the same technique to air fry any sandwich!
  • Kids prefer softer white bread than the sour dough bread.

Storing & Reheating Air fried PBJ

So the biggest question I get is- whether the sandwich will hold it's texture when packed.It's such a shame when you pack a delicious sandwich, and it becomes soggy by lunchtime.

Here is the trick- Let your sandwich cool down on the cutting board before packing!

If you pack your sandwich when it's hot, steam will form. That will make your sandwich soggy!All you have to do is place your sandwich in the lunch box without wrapping it up! Easy peasy!

If this trick worked for you, drop me a comment!

Are you looking for more breakfast recipes?

Did you know you can make grilled cheese in a waffle machine? It's so good! Do give it a try!If you haven't already, try making an Air Fryer bacon grilled cheese.
Okay, and if you love peanut butter like us, you must try making these snicker dates & these homemade peanut butter cups!

If you make an Air Fryer PBJ Sandwich with this recipe, do drop me a note. I would love to hear what you thought about the curry!

Tried it? I’d love to know! Tag me or drop a comment below — your feedback totally makes my day.

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Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly

Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly-The crispiest pbj you can make!  An Absolute must-have breakfast sandwich. Crispy, buttery bread, gooey peanut butter and jelly center.So good!
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Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
Active Time: 1 minute minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Chhavi

Equipment

  • 1 Air Frier

Ingredients 

  • 2 Slices Bread White or Brown
  • 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Jelly
  • 1 teaspoon Butter

Instructions

  • Spread butter on both the slices of bread.
  • Flip the slices, Spread peanut butter on one and jelly on other
  • Keep in on parchment paper. (makes it easier to remove and flip.)
  • Open the airfrier basket and gently place the sandwich inside.
  • Set the temperature at 200 C or 400 F and time to 5 min.
  • At the end of 5 min, Flip the sandwich.(preferred but not absolutely mandatory!)
  • Air fry for another 2 minutes.
  • Open the air frier basket and remove the sandwich.
  • Cut it in desired shape and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Variations of PBJ
  • Use Fruits like strawberries,bananas instead of jelly
  • Add Cinnamon
  • Use Chocolate Peanut butter instead
  • Add Marhsmellow fluff
Packing 
Let the sandwich cool completely before packing it for school lunches.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg

The best bread for PBJ

The best bread as per many is classic old white bread. Something soft and pillowy.

That said, we usually buy multigrain bread or sourdough. Once you get used to eating other healthier breads, you will not find much missing!

Also, sourdough bread has a deeper taste though like black coffee, you will only appreciate it once you have been exposed enough to it.

Can you Airfry Pb&j Sandwich

You can airfry anything under the sun! From Cauliflower to Peanuts to Bananas!

Heck you could roast a whole chicken in it! Sandwich is a small fly..lol!

Air frying is not only healthy but also quicker.Added to that, the texture is so so much better!

Judge for yourself, see the video and listen to the cruch when I break the sandwich!So so crunchy!

Healthier Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly

Change the bread to something local, artisanal like sour dough bread.You can buy bread made with alternate flours like millet and rye. You can also use a tortilla and grill it the same way!

Use fruits instead of jelly- Make your airfried pbj into an airfried pbf - peanut butter and fruit sandwich.Bananas, strawberries, kiwis & mango will make an excellent addition.

You can even leave out the jelly and use a chocolate spread instead.

Add some Nuts and seeds for some added texture.

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  1. Mohita says

    July 14, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    i loved this sandwich more than my daughter. cheers to you!

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