Asian Meatball Sandwiches
This tasty Asian-style meatball sandwich draws inspiration from the tradional Vietnamese Bahn Mi. No-preheat Air Fry makes it a quick weeknight meal.
Asian Meatball Sandwiches
Cook Time 25 min | Makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
1 large egg
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
½ teaspoon five-spice powder
1 lb. ground pork
¼ cup cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
4 sandwich rolls
English cucumber, sliced
Butter lettuce
Sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
2-3 tablespoons of sriracha
How to Make It
In large bowl, whisk together egg, lime zest and juice, honey, fish sauce and salt; stir in panko and let sit for 2-3 minutes until panko is hydrated. Stir in garlic, scallions, ginger, chili flakes and five-spice. Add pork and cilantro, using clean hands, gently combine mixture.
Shape into large balls, about the size of a golf ball, or 3-4 tablespoons of the meat mixture. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Air fry at 400°F for 16 to 18 minutes until meatballs register an internal temperature of 160°F.
Assemble the sandwiches
Combine mayonnaise and sriracha and spread a layer on the bottom of each bun. Top with lettuce, meatballs, and more spicy mayo. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro.
Serve immediately.
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