Air Fryer Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

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🧈🔥 Air Fryer Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

These quick and crispy bites are made with Ritz crackers, a creamy filling (like peanut butter or cheese), and a golden, buttery outer crust. You can make them sweet or savory—and they cook in less than 10 minutes in the air fryer.

📝 Ingredients (Makes about 12 sandwiches)

For the Base:

  • 24 Ritz crackers (or similar buttery round crackers)

For Sweet Version:

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)

  • 1–2 tbsp honey or jelly (optional)

  • Optional: mini marshmallows, banana slices, or chocolate chips

For Savory Version:

  • 1/3 cup cream cheese, pimento cheese, or cheddar spread

  • Optional: thin ham, turkey, or jalapeño slices

For Topping:

  • 2–3 tbsp melted butter

  • Optional (sweet): cinnamon sugar mix

  • Optional (savory): garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or grated parmesan

🍳 Instructions

1. Assemble Sandwiches

  • Lay out half the crackers (salted side down).

  • Spread 1–2 tsp of your filling (sweet or savory) on each.

  • Top with another cracker (salted side up) to make a sandwich. Press gently.

2. Brush with Butter

  • Lightly brush both sides of each sandwich with melted butter.

  • Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (for sweet) or garlic powder/parmesan (for savory).

3. Air Fry

  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.

  • Place cracker sandwiches in a single layer in the basket.

  • Air fry for 4–6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
    (Keep an eye on them—they can brown quickly depending on your air fryer.)

4. Cool & Serve

  • Let them cool for 3–5 minutes—they will crisp up more as they sit.

  • Serve warm, or cool completely and store.

❓ Q&A Section

❓ Can I make these sweet or savory?

Yes!

  • Sweet: Use peanut butter, chocolate, Nutella, marshmallows, banana slices, cookie butter.

  • Savory: Use cream cheese, cheddar spread, pimento cheese, deli meat, or even pizza sauce + mozzarella.

❓ Can I use other crackers?

Sure. While Ritz is ideal for its buttery flavor, other round buttery crackers or even saltines or Club crackers can work. Just adjust air fry time slightly depending on thickness.

❓ Do I need to use butter?

Butter adds flavor and helps the crackers crisp and brown beautifully. You can skip it for a lighter version, or use olive oil spray or dairy-free alternatives.

❓ Can I make these ahead?

Yes!

  • Assemble & refrigerate before air frying (up to 1 day).

  • Or air fry and store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
    Reheat in the air fryer at 325°F for 2–3 minutes to re-crisp.

❓ How do I prevent the filling from oozing out?

  • Don’t overfill—use a thin layer.

  • Press crackers together gently but firmly.

  • Air fry at medium heat (350°F) rather than high.

❓ Can I freeze them?

Freezing is not recommended—the crackers can go soggy. But you can freeze the filling mixture ahead and assemble fresh when needed.

❓ Can I make a spicy version?

Yes! Add:

  • A slice of pickled jalapeño inside

  • Spicy cheese spread or pepper jack

  • Sprinkle cayenne or hot sauce into your butter

❓ Macros (Sweet Peanut Butter Version — approx. per sandwich)

  • Calories: ~120

  • Fat: ~9g

  • Carbs: ~8g

  • Protein: ~3g

(Savory versions will vary based on cheese/meat.)

🍴 Serving Ideas

  • Serve with a dipping sauce: chocolate ganache, ranch, honey mustard, or marinara

  • Use for game day snacks

  • Pair with a fruit plate or veggie platter for balance

  • Pack cooled ones in lunchboxes (kid-approved)..

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