Ultimate Air Fryer Meatball Sub - Crispy & Juicy in 20 Minutes
Make this Ultimate Air Fryer Meatball Sub tonight! Crispy bread, juicy meatballs, and melted cheese create the perfect quick Air Fryer Dinners meal everyone loves.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 frozen meatballs or homemade
- 2 hoagie rolls soft interior, crusty exterior
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce warmed
- 4 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella
Garlic Butter Spread
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (185°C). If using frozen meatballs, ensure they are fully thawed for best results.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Split the hoagie rolls lengthwise, but not all the way through. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously on the inside of the rolls.
- Place the rolls in the air fryer basket (open side up) and toast for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden and crisp.
- Remove rolls. Layer 2 slices of cheese on the bottom of each roll, top with 3 meatballs each, and spoon warm marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Top with the remaining 2 slices of cheese per sub. Return to the air fryer and cook at 370°F for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and meatballs are heated through.
- Let cool for 1 minute before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.