Air Fryer Hot Dogs (Easy!)

Air Fryer Hot Dogs are really easy and delicious.

When cooked in an air fryer, you can take a regular hot dog and turn it into a tender and juicy meal idea in less than 15 minutes.

What are air fried hot dogs?

Air fryer hot dogs are simply hot dogs that are cooked in an air fryer rather than in an oven, on a grill, or boiled in water.

I like how simple air frying makes cooking a hot dog!

Have you tried my Air Fryer Bacon recipe?

Cooking bacon in an air fryer is a simple and convenient method that many of us have never tried. That air fried bacon would go nicely on these hot dogs for a tasty meal idea!

Take your air fried hot dogs up a notch by sprinkling some seasoning on top of them.
You can find a selection of seasoning blends here.

Why we love making hot dogs in an air fryer.

Cooking hot dogs in an air fryer is about the easiest way to cook them.
Even better, clean up is a breeze.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Unlike with other methods of cooking hot dogs, an air fryer circulates warm air which can make cooking more even.
• Hot dogs are juicy and flavorful when air fried.
• Air frying hot dogs is close to fool-proof.
• As long as you can plug in an air fryer, you can cook your hot dogs (think vacations or dorms).
• Making hot dogs in an air fryer means not having to turn on an oven, make a fire, or boil water.
• Kids as well as adults like a good hot dog.

Ingredients needed to make this air fryer recipe.

• Hot Dogs. I prefer a good beef hot dog such as Nathan's or Vienna Beef for a recipe such as this one.
• Buns. Ordinary hot dog buns were used to make my hot dogs, however these hot dogs are also delicious with brioche or similar rolls.
• Condiments and Seasonings. This is optional but, can include ketchup, mustard, celery salt, diced onions, relish, and pickles.

Tips for making the best air fried hot dogs.

While we use all beef hot dogs, you can use the hot dog or sausage of your choice. Keep in mind that air fry times can vary on the meat or vegan option that you use.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Carefully slicing four small slits horizontally with a sharp knife in each hot dog can be done to prevent the hot dogs bursting during cooking. Just make sure that your slits go about a quarter inch deep into the dog.
2. When placing your hot dogs into your air fryer, leave room between the dogs for the warm air to circulate. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this in batches.
3. Shaking the basket or rotating the hot dogs midway through air frying can help to evenly cook them.
4. For added flavor you can butter your hot dog buns before air frying them.
5. Instead of air frying your buns you can steam them or use them as in.
6. Hot dogs will continue to cook on the inside after air frying them. It is a good idea to allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.

How to make Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Air Fry time: 9 minutes .
Servings: 4 (or as many as you can fit into your basket) .

1. Take your air fryer basket out of the air fryer and lightly spray it with olive oil.
2. Carefully make four to five slits on the top of each of the hot dogs and then place them into the basket, leaving room between them for the air to circulate.
3. Air fry for three minutes at 350 and then shake the basket or rotate the hot dogs.
4. Continue to air fry for another three minutes or until the hot dogs are slightly browned. Note that air fry times can vary.
5. Carefully transfer each of the hot dogs to a bun and then return them to the air fryer. You can add cheese at this point if you want melted cheese with your hot dog.
6. Air fry for another one to three minutes until your bun is warm to your liking.

Expert Tip 👉 Brushing oil or melted butter on your bun and/or hot dog will add extra moisture and flavor.

How to store hot dogs.

Once your air fried hot dogs have cooled, you can store them in an airtight container, foil, or a zip top bag. I would store them separately from the buns and then assemble them when you are ready to enjoy them.

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs , a simple and delicious recipe for how to cook hot dogs in an air fryer, includes buns.

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