Air Fryer Meatball Subs
Easy to make and full of flavour. Better than takeout
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 medium cookie scoop
- 1 food scale
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ⅓ cup Italian Seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 large eggs
Subs
- 6 sub buns or panini buns
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with bread crumbs, garlic, spices, herbs, and eggs.
- Mix well to combine.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, measure and form evenly sized meatballs of approximately 2-2½ tablespoons of meat. (65 grams)
- Preheat air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 390°
- Place meatballs in the air fryer and cook 9 minutes
- Heat marinara sauce in a large saucepan
- When meatballs are cooked, place in the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
- Slice buns lengthwise.
- Spoon meatballs onto buns, top with 2-3 tablespoons of sauce and shredded chees.e
- Place subs in air fryer and heat until cheese is melted.
- Top with chopped fresh basil and serve