air-fried peanut butter jelly (Print View)

Golden, crunchy sandwiches with a warm peanut butter and jelly center, made effortlessly in the air fryer.

# Components:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 4 slices soft sandwich bread
02 - 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
03 - 4 tablespoons fruit jelly or jam

→ Air-Frying Preparation

04 - 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened (or nonstick spray)

# Directions:

01 - Lay out four slices of soft sandwich bread on a clean cutting board.
02 - Evenly spread two tablespoons of creamy peanut butter on each of two bread slices using a butter knife.
03 - Spread two tablespoons of fruit jelly or jam on each of the remaining two bread slices.
04 - Press together one peanut butter slice with one jelly slice to create a sandwich; repeat with the second set of slices.
05 - Lightly butter the outer sides of each sandwich or spray with nonstick spray to promote crispiness.
06 - Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 2 minutes.
07 - Position the assembled sandwiches in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
08 - Air-fry for 3 minutes, flip both sandwiches, and continue air-frying for an additional 3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
09 - Remove sandwiches from the air fryer, allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples you probably have on hand
  • Just 11 minutes start to finish including prep
  • Crispy outside and gooey middle for maximum nostalgia
  • Easy to customize for allergies or taste preferences
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to the peanut butter
  • Vegetarian friendly and easy to adapt for allergies
  • Fun and kid friendly snack or quick dessert
03 -
  • Give the butter time to soften so it spreads easily and evenlycorners matter for crunch
  • Watch the air fryer closely after flipping The difference between golden and overdone is just a minute
  • Do not overload the basket If making more batches let the air fryer return to temperature for best crispiness
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