Air Fryer Cuban Sandwich is made with 1 loaf Cuban bread or French bread, roasted pork, deli ham, Swiss cheese; air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes to serve 2. 520 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Spread mustard on both cut sides of the bread.
- 2
Layer Swiss cheese, ham, roasted pork, pickle slices, and another layer of Swiss cheese on the bottom half of the bread.
- 3
Close the sandwich and spread softened butter on the top and bottom surfaces.
- 4
Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket and press down with a heavy oven-safe plate or foil-wrapped brick.
- 5
Air fry at 375°F for 4-5 minutes, then flip, press again, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until deeply golden and cheese is melted.
- 6
Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Tip: The key to a great Cuban sandwich is pressing it flat while it cooks. If you don't have an oven-safe press, wrap a brick in foil or use a heavy cast iron skillet that fits inside your air fryer basket.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~16 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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