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Delicious air fryer meatball subs ready to be enjoyed on a plate.
Sophia James

15-Minute Air Fryer Meatball Subs

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These 15-Minute Air Fryer Meatball Subs are juicy, cheesy, and full of comforting flavor—ready in just 15 minutes using your air fryer! A perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will devour.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 subs
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Air Fryer, Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • air fryer Cooks the meatballs quickly and evenly.
  • mixing bowl For combining meatball ingredients.
  • tongs Helps flip and handle meatballs safely.
  • spoon For spreading marinara and topping cheese.

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  4. Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Place cooked meatballs into sub rolls. Spoon marinara sauce over them and top with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Return subs to the air fryer at 390°F (195°C) for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. Remove and serve hot. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use any ground meat of your choice—beef, turkey, or chicken. You can also prep the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them for future meals. Great for gatherings and meal prep!

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