Air Fryer Sandwich (4 Ways)

5 from 1 vote

Nothing beats a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich—except an air-fried PB&J! This Air Fryer Sandwich recipe features four tasty variations, perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or light dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: air fryer sandwich, air fryer sandwich recipes

Servings: sandwich

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $2.12

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

PB&J

2 slices Texas Toast Bread see note 1
2 tablespoons peanut butter or other nut butter
1 tablespoon raspberry jam or strawberry jam
2 teaspoons unsalted butter softened, see note 2

PB Honey & Banana

2 slices Texas Toast Bread
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 just ripened banana thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons unsalted butter softened

Nutella & Banana

2 slices Texas Toast Bread
2 tablespoons Nutella or other hazelnut-chocolate spread
1/2 just ripened banana thinly sliced
2 teaspoons unsalted butter softened

PB Marshmallow Fluff

2 slices Texas Toast Bread
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon marshmallow creme
2 teaspoons unsalted butter softened

US - Metric

Instructions

Read note 3 for air frying troubleshooting.
PB&J: Lay out 2 pieces of bread. Spread peanut butter on one side and jelly on the other. Sandwich the two together. Spread softened butter in an even layer, covering the outer sides of the sandwich (both sides). Place in air fryer basket and air fry at 400℉ for 4–5 minutes. Let slightly cool, slice in half, and enjoy!
PB Honey and Banana: Lay out 2 pieces of bread. Spread peanut butter on one side, top with thin slices of banana, and drizzle honey evenly over everything. I like to add a teeny pinch of salt. Add top piece of bread to sandwich together. Butter the outer sides of the bread evenly with softened butter. Place in air fryer basket and air fry at 400℉ for 4–5 minutes. Let cool slightly, slice in half, and enjoy!
Nutella and Banana: Lay out 2 pieces of bread. Spread Nutella on one side, top with thin slices of banana, gently pressing the banana into Nutella. Add top piece of bread to form a sandwich. Butter the outer sides of the bread evenly with softened butter. Place in air fryer basket and air fry at 400℉ for 4–5 minutes. Let cool slightly, slice in half, and enjoy!
PB Marshmallow Fluff: Lay out 2 pieces of bread. Spread peanut butter on one side and marshmallow fluff on the other. Sandwich the two together. Spread softened butter in an even layer, covering the outsides of the bread. Place in air fryer basket and air fry at 400℉ for 4–5 minutes. Let cool slightly, slice in half, and enjoy!

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Notes

Note 1: The bread makes all the difference! We want to use thick-sliced bread like Texas Toast. If the bread is too thick, the fillings won’t get gooey, and too thin, the sandwich will be flimsy. Aim for bread sliced about 1-inch thick.

Note 2: Don’t skip the butter! The sandwiches need a layer of fat to air fry to a beautifully crisp sandwich!

How to soften butter quickly: Unwrap butter and place it on a plate. Then, fill up a wide liquid measuring cup with 1 cup water. Microwave the water for 2 minutes or until really hot; then pour out the water and quickly dry the cup. Invert the hot measuring cup on top of the butter. Let stand for about 5–10 minutes.

Note 3: If using a different bread than Texas Toast, you may need to press 2 toothpicks in the two corners of the sandwich to ensure the bread holds together firmly as it cooks. Air fryers vary a bit from brand to brand, so the timing for sandwiches may need to be slightly tweaked for your specific model. Keep in mind that after the initial air fry, the machine is warmed up and will cook each subsequent sandwich a bit quicker. I find the sandwiches fry best if there is only one cooked at a time.

Storage: Sandwiches are best enjoyed right out of the air fryer!

Nutrition Note: Calories will vary based on bread and which toppings you choose. I calculated the calories for the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.

Nutrition