Air Fryer Meatball Subs

Air Fryer Meatball Subs are the best meatball subs ever. They cook in just a few minutes with a minimal amount of effort. The roll gets wonderfully golden and crispy and the cheese gets fantastically gooey and melted.

Makes a great weeknight dinner and is a great way to use up leftover meatballs.

Use Fully Cooked Meatballs

Use either homemade or frozen meatballs for this recipe. I like to use this meatball recipe. If using frozen, cook them in the air fryer before adding them to the subs.

Ingredients Needed

• Cooked Meatballs
• Hoagie Rolls
• Marinara Sauce– use homemade or your favorite jarred sauce.
• Mozzarella Cheese or Parmesan Cheese

Variations

• Add a little finely grated Parmesan cheese for more flavor.
• Sprinkle on some crushed red pepper flakes to make them spicy.
• Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.

Recipe Tips

• Do not crowd the air fryer basket. You may only be able to air fry 1 sub at a time. If you have a larger air fryer, you can probably fit 2. You want plenty of room for the air to circulate around the subs so the bread gets nice and toasty.
• If you don’t have sliced mozzarella, you can use shredded mozzarella.
• For extra flavor try brushing the insides of the rolls with melted butter and then sprinkling with garlic powder and dried Italian seasoning. Air fry for a few minutes before adding the meatballs.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Meatball Subs

If desired, serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

• Italian Roasted Vegetables
• Bacon Caprese Salad
• Garden Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing