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Air Fryer Meatball Sub

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These air fryer meatball subs are perfectly golden, cheesy, and satisfying. A classic comfort meal the whole family will love.
Air Fryer Meatball Sub
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 subs
Calories 661 kcal
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Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
  • 1/3 cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Whole Milk
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

For the Subs

  • 4 Hoagie Rolls, split open
  • 1 1/4 cups Marinara Sauce, warmed
  • 6 slices Provolone Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened
  • Fresh Basil, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic, parsley, italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat or the meatballs will become dense.
  • Roll the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Try to keep them uniform in size so they cook at the same rate.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each one. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket gently halfway through, until the meatballs are browned on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  • While the meatballs cook, lightly spread the softened butter on the cut sides of each hoagie roll. Once the meatballs are done, remove them and set aside. Place the rolls cut-side up in the air fryer basket and toast at 375 degrees F for about 2 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
  • Remove the toasted rolls and spoon a generous layer of warm marinara sauce along the bottom of each roll. Nestle 4 meatballs into each sub, then spoon a bit more marinara over the top of the meatballs.
  • Lay a slice and a half of provolone cheese over the meatballs on each sub. Return the open-faced subs to the air fryer at 375 degrees F for about 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove the subs from the air fryer, garnish with fresh basil leaves, close the rolls, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 38gFat: 33g
Keyword air fryer, Italian meatballs, meatball sub, sandwich
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