Looking for an easy and delicious lunch or dinner idea? These Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Cups are perfect! They are quick and easy to make, and they taste great. Plus, they’re perfect for a busy weeknight meal. You will love how cheesy and delicious these cups are! So fire up your air fryer, and let’s get started!
Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Cups are a fun, bite-sized twist on the classic comfort food everyone loves.
Juicy, savory ground beef is mixed with a tangy sauce and baked in muffin cups for perfectly portioned, mess-free servings.
Ready in just minutes thanks to the air fryer, these cups are ideal for quick weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or kid-friendly lunches.
Crispy on the edges, gooey in the center, and packed with flavor, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just minutes thanks to the air fryer, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Mess-Free Portions: No need for plates or sandwiches; each cup is perfectly portioned.
- Kid-Friendly: Bite-sized, fun, and packed with the classic Sloppy Joe flavor kids love.
- Crispy Edges, Gooey Center: The air fryer creates a delicious contrast in texture.
- Versatile Snack or Meal: Serve them as a dinner, party appetizer, or lunchbox treat.
Ingredients Needed
- Ground Beef: Lean ground beef, perfect for savory, hearty meals.
- Onions: Fresh onions, finely chopped to add sweet flavor.
- Manwich: Tangy Manwich sauce, classic sloppy joe flavor enhancer.
- Buttermilk Biscuits: Soft buttermilk biscuits, ideal for quick sandwich cups.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded for melty, gooey topping.
How To Make Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Cups
Step One: Start by spraying your air muffin tin with cooking spray. Then add your biscuit dough, being careful to press the dough into the sides so that you create a cup.
Step Two: Place your muffin tin into the air fryer basket and set the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, and set cook time for about 5 to 8 minutes, until they are golden brown.
Step Three: In a medium-sized saucepan, add your ground beef and diced onions. Saute until your meat is fully cooked, add in your Sloppy Joe Sauce, and cook until the mixture is hot about 3-5 minutes.
Step Four: Remove from the heat, and add about 1/4 cup to the biscuit cup. Add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of shredded cheese on top, and return the cups to the air fryer, and air fry at 1-2 minutes at 250 degrees F, air fryer setting, until the cheese is fully melted.
Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Cups Recipe Tips
- Biscuits: For best results, use refrigerated biscuits for this recipe to fill the biscuit cup. You can make the filling and then fill the cup, but I have found that the cup will not cook on the bottom: So, for best results and a great snack, bake the cups separately.
- Filling: You can use either Original Manwich or Thick and Chunky. Either will work. You can also make these with canned or homemade chili. The recipe will remain the same. That would be an excellent option for gameday.
- Cheese: You can either use shredded cheddar cheese or even Velveeta Cheese. Either will melt amazingly. I love to use Velveeta if I change the recipe to chili. It’s a great cheesy taste.
Storing Instructions
Let the Sloppy Joe cups cool completely before storing. Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through before serving.
Equipment Used
Some of my favorite Air Fryer Muffin Tins are:
Sweese 517.102 Porcelain Muffin Pan Non-Stick Cupcake Baking Pan, 6 Cups, Each cup holds 3 oz, Navy
How To Store Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Cups
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Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Cups
Description
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can Manwich, any type
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 package refrigerated biscuits
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or mozzarella
Instructions
- Start by spraying your air muffin tin with cooking spray. Then add your 1 package refrigerated biscuits being careful to press the dough into the sides so that you create a cup. Place your muffin tin into the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for about 5-8 minutes, until they are golden brown.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, add your 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 cup diced onions. Saute until your meat is fully cooked, add in your 1 can Manwich, and cook until the mixture is hot about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, and add about 1/4 cup to the biscuit cup. Add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of 1/4 cup shredded cheese on top, and return the cups to the air fryer, and air fry at 1 to 2 minutes at 250 degrees F, air fryer setting, until the cheese is fully melted.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
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