This Italian Meatball Sub with Keto Bread is a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. The meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, and they're cooked to perfection in the air fryer. The keto bread is made with a combination of mozzarella cheese, almond flour, and eggs, and it's baked until golden brown. The two are then assembled into a sub and topped with marinara sauce. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
The Italian meatball sub is a classic sandwich that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for generations. The traditional version of the sandwich is made with meatballs that are simmered in a tomato sauce and served on a hoagie roll. However, this recipe takes a healthier approach by using ground beef that is cooked in the air fryer and almond flour to make the bread. The result is a sandwich that is just as delicious as the traditional version, but it's also lower in calories and carbohydrates.
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
Ground beef
Eggs
Almond flour
Parmesan cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Marinara sauce
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Shape into meatballs and place in air fryer.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
While meatballs are cooking, prepare keto bread.
In a separate bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, almond flour, and eggs.
Spread mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Assemble subs by placing meatballs on keto bread and topping with marinara sauce.
Why It Works
Cooking the meatballs in the air fryer helps to give them a crispy exterior while keeping the interior moist and juicy.
Using almond flour to make the bread helps to reduce the number of carbohydrates in the sandwich.
The combination of the meatballs and the keto bread creates a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.