Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Sometimes summer just calls for hot dogs—and I’ve got a whole new way for you to enjoy this backyard favorite, air fryer hot dogs.

It’s quick, easy, doesn’t require cleaning a grill— and will deliver the juiciest, crispiest hot dogs you’ve ever devoured. They taste even better than grilled dogs. Hello, air frying!

The (Hot)Dog Days of Summer. This is the ultimate way to cook a hotdog. No pots of boiling hot dog water. No standing over a hot grill aiming for perfect grill marks—but ending up with something that looks more like charcoal than dinner. 

With the air fryer, you can cook as few or as many as you need at one time. You also get a crisp exterior and a juicy bite. Did you even know hot dogs could do that?? Did I mention that you don’t have to clean the grill?

Air Fryer Hot Dogs Recipe

And with all the stress of the cooking method out of the picture—there’s plenty of time to pull together a buffet of toppings that will be sure to please any crowd.

Try serving these with my hot dog chili. It’s a great combination. The air fryer is your friend. Here are some more delicious air fryer recipes for snack-able ways to put yours to good use! Try air fryer egg rolls, air fryer potato wedges, or even air fryer crab rangoon. 

Easier. Tastier. Well, Hot Dog! 

How Long Does It Take To Cook Hot Dogs In Air Fryer

With the air fryer set at 400 degrees, they generally take 4–6 minutes. The exact cooking time will depend on your air fryer.

Do you preheat Air fryer for hot dogs?

Yes. When you preheat your air fryer, the hot air begins circulating, and when you place the food in the basket, it begins cooking immediately. It also gives your hot dogs that wonderful crispy exterior and juicy inside!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• hotdog
• hotdog buns
• butter

Tips 

• Why slash: It prevents yucky shriveled hot dogs!
• Make a toppings buffet: Load it with all your favorites mustard, ketchup, bbq sauce, relish, jalapeno slices, chopped onion (I like white or purple), pickles, bacon bits, or sauerkraut.
• Let’s Talk Turkey: I love making my turkey dogs using this recipe. It’s a great way to cut down a bit on cholesterol and saturated fat. Of course, beef or a combo of beef and pork hot dogs work just as well.

Storing + Freezing

• How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? Leftover hotdogs can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. 
• Can You Freeze This? Cooked hotdogs can last in the freezer for 1-2 months. 

Serving Recommendations for

I love to serve these airfryer hot dogs with some of my favorite side dishes. KFC coleslaw, cucumber tomato salad, or  Mexican Corn Salad! My kids always ask for me to heat up tater tots or make corn on the cob.

How to Make Air Fryer Hot Dogs

1. Cut slits in hot dogs.
2. Preheat the air fryer. Cook the hot dogs.
3. Place the hot dogs in the buns. Put it back in the air fryer. Cook.

See complete instructions below.

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Air fryer hot dogs is quick, easy, doesn’t require cleaning a grill— it's the juiciest, crispiest hot dogs you’ve ever devoured.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time6 minutes mins

Total Time11 minutes mins

Servings: 4 -8 servings

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

• 4-8 hot dogs
• 4-8 hot dog buns
• softened butter

Instructions

• Remove hot dogs from the package. Cut slits in hot dogs.
  
• Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place hot dogs in the Air Fryer basket and cook for 4-6 minutes.
  
• Remove hot dogs and place them in buns. Brush the buns with softened butter. Then place back in Air Fryer and cook at 400°F for 2 more minutes.
• Remove and top with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

1. Why slash: It prevents yucky shriveled hot dogs!
2. Make a toppings buffet: Load it with all your favorites mustard, ketchup, bbq sauce, relish, jalapeno slices, chopped onion (I like white or purple), pickles, bacon bits, or sauerkraut,
3. Let's Talk Turkey: I love making my turkey dogs using this recipe. It's a great way to cut down a bit on cholesterol and saturated fat. Of course, beef or a combo of beef and pork hot dogs work just as well.

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