Air Fryer Uncrustables: Crispy, Gooey, Delicious

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Use a frozen or thawed Uncrustable and air fry it for a warm, crispy sandwich with gooey peanut butter and jelly inside in just minutes.

If you want an Uncrustable warm and crispy with gooey insides instead of soft and thawed, the air fryer is absolutely worth it. Here, you'll learn how to air fry an Uncrustable from frozen or thawed and exactly how long it takes.

a stack of three uncrustables stacked on top of each other. They are golden and crisp because they've been toasted in the air fryer

Why You Should Air Fry Uncrustables

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The first time my kids tried an Uncrustable from the air fryer, they immediately wanted them this way again. The bread turns golden and crisp while the peanut butter and jelly warm and turn gooey inside, almost like a grilled PB&J without a pan. You can use store-bought or homemade Uncrustables, so this is an easy snack or lunch for home or school.

How to Air Fry an Uncrustable

Prep
Remove the Uncrustable from its wrapper and spray or brush both sides with oil or butter for a golden crust.
Air fry
At 375F, frozen Uncrustables take 7 to 8 minutes, or thawed ones take about 5 minutes. Flipping it halfway through ensures both sides are toasted evenly.

side by side image of air frying uncrustables. on left before cooking, sprayed, on right after air frying

Cool and eat
Transfer it to a plate and let it cool for a minute or two before biting in; the filling gets very hot.

Laura’s Tips & FAQ’s

Can you put a frozen Uncrustable in the air fryer?

Yes. There's no need to thaw it first. Place the frozen sandwich directly in the air fryer and cook it at 375F for 7 to 8 minutes.

Do I need to butter or spray it first?

No. It will toast without anything added. A light coating of butter or cooking spray simply gives the bread a more golden, crisp finish.

Do I need to use the air fryer rack?

No. Use the rack or tray if your air fryer normally requires one, but you don't need any special setup just for this sandwich.

Can I air fry homemade Uncrustables?

Absolutely! You can make your own Uncrustables with your favorite bread and nut butter (or a nut-free alternative) or even make gluten-free Uncrustables.

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Air Fryer Uncrustables

Servings: 2

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 7

Use a frozen or thawed Uncrustable and air fry it for a warm, crispy sandwich with gooey peanut butter and jelly inside in just minutes.

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Watch How It’s Made:

Ingredients

1 frozen Uncrustable
Cooking spray

Instructions

Prep

Unwrap the Uncrustables and spray both sides with cooking spray or lightly spread butter. This is optional but will give them a terrific golden color and crisp texture.

Cook

Place them inside the air fryer with the cooking tray in place. Set the temperature to 375F and cook frozen Uncrustables for 7 to 8 minutes. If they're thawed, they only need 5 minutes to cook. Flipping them over halfway through is optional but ensures even color.