Transform your weeknight dinners with these delightful Air Fryer Pizza Meatball Subs. Packed with flavor, these hearty subs combine the classic taste of pizza with tender meatballs, making them a hit for the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound ground beef
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 sub sandwich rolls
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Make the Pizza Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, olive oil, dried basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until warmed through and the flavors meld together.
Prepare the Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
Stuff the Meatballs: Take a portion of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons), flatten it, place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center, and mold the meat around the cheese to form a ball.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Cook the Meatballs: Place the st￭ meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through.
Assemble the Subs: Slice the sub rolls lengthwise, open them slightly, place 3-4 meatballs in each roll, and drizzle with pizza sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Final Air Fry: Return the assembled subs to the air fryer. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the subs from the air fryer and sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
