Deep Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) Sandwich

Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Mr. B

My sons are obsessed with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They have refused to eat anything other than PB&J at lunchtime for years now. Making them so often inspired me to make this childhood favorite into a real treat: Deep fried peanut butter and jelly!

Put your diet on pause and just enjoy the yummy deliciousness. Every once in a while you just need to “Treat Yo Self” and enjoy some simple pleasures (do an extra mile on the trail to burn off the calories).

These fried PB&J sandwiches are made using Italian bread (you can also use Texas Toast), eggs, brown sugar and Panko bread crumbs for a delicious crunch.

If you love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you’ll certainly love this deep fried recipe!

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Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: Deep Fried PB&J Recipe

Deep Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 7

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 Loaf of Italian Bread Thick Cut
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Cups Milk
• 4 OZ Panko Breadcrumbs
• 2 TBSP Brown Sugar
• Peanut Butter spread per sandwich
• Grape Jelly spread per sandwich
• Enough Oil to Fry about 4 Cups minimum
• Optional Cinnamon Sugar

Method

 

1. Combine / whisk eggs and milk in bowl
2. In separate bowl combine Panko and brown sugar with hands
3. Make regular PB&J and dip into wash
4. Then coat with Panko mixture
5. Heat Oil in dutch oven or deep pot over medium high
6. Cook each sandwich 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, flip with tongs
7. Remove to paper towel lined dish
8. Slice and serve
9. Optionally top with cinnamon sugar