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Air Fryer Sausage & Peppers Sub

Air fryer sausage and peppers sub with melted cheese on toasted hoagie roll — Restaurant-quality sausage and peppers sub made in the air fryer

This air fryer sausage and peppers sub delivers everything you want from a classic deli sandwich—juicy Italian sausage, caramelized peppers and onions with a hint of balsamic, rich marinara, and melty cheese on a perfectly toasted roll. The best part? It all comes together in about 20 minutes using just your air fryer, making it an easy, no-mess dinner that tastes like takeout.

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Mikey Conquers

Air Fryer Sausage & Peppers Sub

This air fryer sausage sub is loaded with juicy sausage, balsamic peppers, marinara, and melty cheese—all done in 20 minutes.

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Total Time 20

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients

2 Italian sausages mild or spicy
1/2 bell pepper sliced
1/2 onion sliced
1 clove garlic minced or grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil plus a few sprays
1/4 cup marinara sauce
Shredded mozzarella or provolone
2 sub rolls / hoagie rolls

Equipment

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🔥 Chefman Air Fryer https://amzn.to/4tQkc9F
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Method

Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
Lightly spray rolls with olive oil and toast for 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix peppers, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
Add sausage and veggies to air fryer. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 15 minutes.
Halfway through, flip sausage, mix veggies, and spray lightly with oil.
Assemble subs with sausage, veggies, marinara, and cheese.
Return to air fryer for 2–3 minutes at 380°F (193°C) until cheese melts.

Video

Notes

💡 Pro Tips
Don’t overcrowd → helps veggies caramelize
Spray before final melt → boosts color on camera
Add red pepper flakes for heat or a pinch of sugar to balance balsamic

If you’re looking for more easy air fryer dinners, check out my Easy Air Fryer Chicken and Potatoes and Air Fryer Omelet (“The Bear” Inspired)—both are quick, beginner-friendly recipes that hit every time.

For this recipe, using a good oil sprayer and a reliable meat thermometer makes a huge difference in getting perfect results every time. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

You can also watch the full step-by-step video here:
👉 https://youtu.be/PeepVxeMLqg

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