Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly

Air fryer peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a perfect breakfast for your busy weekdays. It’s super easy to make and get ready in under 5 minutes. They are super crunchy on the outside with a gooey filling of peanut butter and jelly on the inside.

Air fryer peanut butter and jelly is a must-try recipe if you are a beginner. Easiest air fryer breakfast recipe by far I’ve made in an air fryer. I love how easy and convenient this recipe is and I know you are going to love them. An air fryer sandwich is a perfect breakfast or a great snack or meal with some side dishes.

PB&J sandwich is simple yet delicious. If you love making easy breakfast recipes, be sure to check, the toaster strudel in air fryer and air fryer breakfast potatoes.

Why grill or air fry a PB&J sandwich?

• Crispy crust on both sides of the sandwich.
• Easy and quick breakfast in no time.

How to make air fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

You’ll be amazed to know how easy and simple is to make air fryer peanut butter and jelly. The ingredients required for peanut butter and jelly recipes are simple and available in your kitchen pantry.

Ingredients for air fryer peanut butter and jelly

• 2 slices of sandwich bread
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (plain or nutty)
• 1 tablespoon strawberry jelly (or any of your favorite jelly)
• 2 tablespoons butter soften (optional)

Instructions for air fryer peanut butter and jelly

1. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 1-2 minutes.
2. Take a slice of bread and spread the peanut butter on one side. Spread the jelly on one side of another slice of bread.
3. Close the slices of bread together to make a sandwich. Spread some butter on the outer side of the bread if you want butter on your sandwich. However, I skipped the butter while making pb&j sandwich.
4. Place the pb&j sandwich into the air fryer basket.
5. Toast them at 200C/400F for 2 minutes or until one side of the sandwich is light brown. Flip the pb&j sandwich and toast them for 2 more minutes.
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7. Remove the sandwich from the air fryer basket. Let it cool for a minute.
8. Serve and enjoy your air fryer peanut butter and jelly.

You can find the air fryer peanut butter and jelly recipe in the printable card below

How long do I cook PB&J sandwiches in an air fryer?

Air fry the pb&j sandwich until they are golden and crispy on both sides. I air-fried for 2 minutes on each side at 200C/400F followed by flipping them halfway through the cooking process. However, you can make the air fryer peanut butter and jelly depending on how crispy you like them.

Serving suggestions or ideas for peanut butter and jelly sandwich

I love having air fryer peanut butter and jelly sandwich for my breakfast with air fryer omelette. Peanut butter and jelly recipes are easy and quick breakfast ideas for your busy weekdays.
Or you can make a proper pb&j for dinner by adding a side. Here are some side dish ideas you can try:

• Fresh fruit
• Soup
• Air fryer potato chips
• Frozen chicken breast in air fryer

Flavor variation and substitution

You can always choose your favorite jelly when it comes to making pb&j sandwich. Here are some variations you can try.

• If you are not a jelly fan swap it with Nutella and make an air fryer peanut butter and Nutella sandwich.
• Switch the strawberries and use bananas to make PB & and banana sandwich.
• Switch the strawberry jelly with the fresh ones and add the banana slices to make a strawberry banana sandwich.
• You can either use crunchy peanut butter or the smooth one.

Tips for making the perfect PB&J sandwich

• Do not skip preheating your air fryer before making any kind of dish.
• You can use your favorite flavor of jelly for the recipe and use smooth or nutty peanut butter.
• Butter is optional for the recipe you can use depending on your liking.
• Toast the sandwich depending on your liking. If you like lightly toasted sandwiches air fry them for 2-3 minutes only.

Peanut Butter Alternatives

Here are some of the alternatives to peanut butter you can try.

• Sunflower butter- A great alternative for those who are allergic to peanuts.
• Soy Butter- This is a great option for those who don’t like peanut butter. It’s mostly made from toasted soybeans.
• Almond butter- Almond butter is made from roasted almonds. It usually comes with or without skin.
• Pea Butter- This is a great alternative butter for those who are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. It’s made from brown peas.

Other sandwich recipes you’ll love

• Air fryer bacon and eggs sandwich
• Air fryer grilled cheese with bacon sandwich

Here are some of the frequently asked questions

How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in 3 steps?

• Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 1 minute.
• Spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread slice and spread the jelly on the other side of another slice of bread. Close the slices of bread together to make a sandwich.
• Air fry them at 200C/400F for 2 minutes on each side. Your air fryer peanut butter and jelly is ready to serve.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

Preheating the air fryer gives a nice crust to the bread slices. However, you can skip it if you like your bread to get lightly toasted.

Storage and Reheating air fryer peanut butter and jelly

PB&J sandwich is best when served fresh. However, if you have leftovers place them in an air-tight container and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 2-3 days.

Transfer the leftover PB&J sandwich to the air fryer basket and reheat them at 180C/360F for 1-2 minutes.

If you like the air fryer peanut butter and jelly recipe, look at what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer egg toast
• Air fryer garlic bread

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