Name: Air Fryer Sandwich (4 Ways)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 slices Texas Toast Bread; 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or other nut butter); 1 tablespoon raspberry jam (or strawberry jam); 2 teaspoons unsalted butter (softened, see note 2); 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); 2 slices Texas Toast Bread; 2 tablespoons Nutella (or other hazelnut-chocolate spread); 1/2 just ripened firm banana (thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons unsalted butter (softened); 2 slices Texas Toast Bread; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 tablespoon marshmallow fluff; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter (softened)

Does anything beat a good peanut butter and jelly? Yes — an air-fried PBJ! Today we’re sharing an Air Fryer Sandwich recipe with four variations. These sandwiches are perfect for a meal on the go, quick lunch or snack, or a light dinner!

The four Air Fryer Sandwich Recipes featured in this post are Classic PB&J, PB Honey & Banana, Nutella & Banana, and PB Marshmallow Fluff. And for an air fryer sandwich melt, be sure to check out our Grilled Cheese post!

Have you jumped on the Air Fryer Bandwagon? Here are some of our favorite air fryer recipes. Not sure about Air Fryers? Check out our Air Fryer Guide!

Image of the Air Fryer Sandwich on a plate, ready to be enjoyed

These Air Fryer Sandwiches are part of our Back-To-School Lifesavers — a series of recipes that are intended to have little (or no) veggie chopping, minimal prep time, around 10 ingredients or less (not including pantry staples), and use kid-friendly ingredients. Click here to see all the recipes in the series!

Air Fryer Sandwich Recipes

While I know PB&J’s are quite possibly one of the most standard recipes to exist, there is something about air frying them that completely re-invents them, making it unique and fun all over again. We’ve been nothing short of obsessed with these sandwiches at my home — enjoying them for lunches, dinners, and desserts!

The bread gets perfectly crisp and crunchy on the outside while the fillings get delightfully gooey inside. I can’t wait for you to try out one (or even all four!) of these sandwiches and be forever converted to using the air fryer when making a PB&J!

Air Fryer Sandwich Ingredients

Bread. The bread makes all the difference! We want to use thick-sliced bread like Texas Toast. This particular type of bread is sliced thicker than regular sandwich bread– which we’re relying on. If the bread is too thick, the fillings won’t get gooey; too thin, and the sandwich will be flimsy. Aim for bread sliced about 1-inch thick.
Softened butter. It’s important the butter is thoroughly softened so it spreads easily without mashing up or flattening the bread. Plus, we want an even layer of fat to ensure the perfect bread toasting. See “quick tip” below.
Fillings. It may seem like a lot of peanut butter and/or jelly (or marshmallow fluff), but with the thicker bread, it’s important to avoid losing the fillings in the sea of bread!
Banana. For the Air Fryer Sandwich recipes that call for a banana, you want a ripe but firm banana. If the bananas are overripe, they’ll get a bit mushy when air fried.

Quick Tip

Here’s how to soften butter quickly: Unwrap butter and place it on a plate. Then, fill up a wide liquid measuring cup with 1 cup of 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.

How To Make An Air Fryer Sandwich

Making a PBJ may be pretty straightforward, but when it comes to air frying it, there are a few tricks to the trade. The full recipe is below, and here are a few of our top tips to make the best possible sandwich:

Spread softened butter to the very edges, ensuring good coverage for the perfect crispy exterior.
Don’t skimp on the fillings — we don’t only want to taste the bread!
As far as air frying goes, we use, love, and recommend this Air Fryer (affiliate link). Air fryers do vary a bit from brand to brand, so the timing for sandwiches may need to be slightly tweaked for your specific model. Also keep in mind that after the initial air fry, the machine is warmed up and will cook each subsequent Air Fryer Sandwich a bit quicker.

Air Fryer Sandwich FAQs

Can you cook a sandwich in the air fryer?

Absolutely! You just want to make sure there is an even coating of fat (butter) on the bread to get a nice crisp exterior while air frying. Don’t skip the butter!

At what temperature should I air fry a sandwich?

We air fry the sandwiches at 400 degrees F.

Adjust temperature if needed (not all air fryers are the same).

Can I put a foil-wrapped sandwich in air fryer?

You can, but this defeats the purpose a bit — you won’t get the nice crisp exterior on the bread if the sandwich is in foil.

How do you keep bread from flying around in an air fryer?

We’ve never had a problem with bread going wayward if using Texas Toast. However, if using a different or more flimsy bread, you may want to attach the sandwich and secure it with toothpicks in the corner.

What is the Air Fryer Sandwich cooking time?

We like these sandwiches best at 4-5 minutes!

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