Irresistible Air Fryer Sweet and Smoky BBQ Meatball Subs in 30 Minutes
A delicious and easy-to-make sandwich with homemade BBQ meatballs cooked in an air fryer for a smoky flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner or game day snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 subs 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in BBQ sauce.
- Split the sub rolls and fill them with meatballs. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the subs back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for best results.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For extra smokiness, add a dash of liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg