Air Fryer Cuban Sandwich
Description
This air fryer Cuban sandwich layers roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles and mustard on buttery Cuban bread, pressed and crisped in about 9 minutes. A classic Cubano without a sandwich press, plus an easy way to reheat leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Cuban bread, about 24 inches, or 4 hoagie rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
- 1/2 pound cooked roast pork or pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup dill pickle sandwich slices, patted dry
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, optional
Instructions
- Cut the bread into 4 pieces about 6 inches long, then split each lengthwise.
- Spread mustard (and mayonnaise, if using) on the cut sides.
- Layer 1 slice Swiss, 1/4 of the ham, 1/4 of the pork, 1/4 of the pickles and another slice of Swiss on each bottom piece. Close the sandwiches.
- Butter the top and bottom of each sandwich.
- Air fry at 360°F for 5 minutes. Flip, press firmly with a spatula and air fry 3 to 4 minutes more, until golden and melted. Work in batches so the sandwiches don't touch.
- Rest 1 minute, slice diagonally and serve.
Equipment
- Serrated bread knife
- Wide spatula (for flipping and pressing)
- Small metal air fryer rack (optional, for pressing)
- Toothpicks (optional, keeps the top in place)
Notes
To reheat, wrap in foil and air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes, then unwrap and cook 2 minutes more. Calculate nutrition in the recipe plugin after updating the ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 1131kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 43gFat: 79gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1780mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 5gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 544IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 342mgIron: 4mg