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Frozen corn dogs cooked in the air fryer make a quick and easy meal for family lunches or dinners at home. The air fryer gives them an irresistible crispiness, making this classic favorite even better!
EASY AIR FRYER CORN DOGS RECIPE
The air fryer creates perfectly crispy corn dogs with a satisfying crunch, a sweet burst of flavor, and a soft, savory center. Air fryer corn dogs are a simple to make comfort food that’s perfect as an easy snack or a meal.
Using the air fryer ensures even cooking and yummy crispy texture, all without the need for deep frying! Plus, with no prep required, you can take them straight from the freezer to the air fryer, so dinner will be on the table in no time.
If you are looking for more air fryer frozen foods, try these air fryer egg rolls, air fryer frozen mini tacos, air fryer frozen potstickers, or air fryer frozen pizza.
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE CORN DOGS IN AIR FRYER
- Just frozen corn dogs!-You can pick your favorite brand and size. If you don’t have one already, I like Bar S Johnsonville, or State Fair brand corn dogs. You can choose between mini corn dogs and regular corn dogs!
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT AIR FRYER CORN DOGS
STEP 1: Open your box of corn dogs– no need to thaw first. You can select either mini-sized corn dogs or regular-sized corn dogs.
STEP 2: Trim the corn dog sticks if they don’t fit in the air fryer.
STEP 3: Place corn dogs in air fryer basket in a single layer, and air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flip the dogs once during the cooking process. Air fry until they are crispy on the outside and hot on the inside.
STEP 4: Take them out of the air fryer basket and enjoy them as a crispy entrée or appetizer with your favorite condiments, or whatever dipping sauce you prefer!
I make this recipe in my Cosori air fryer. Depending on your air fryer oven, size and wattages, air frying times may need to be adjusted by an estimate of 1-2 minutes.
TIPS FOR MAKING CORN DOGS IN AIR FRYER
- Check the center: If the center of the hot dog isn’t hot, return to the air fryer for an additional 2-4 minutes.
- Don’t overfill: stack, or overlap too many corn dogs in the air fryer while cooking. This can prevent air flow and may cause uneven cooking.
- For extra taste: besides your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, try barbeque sauce, honey mustard sauce, hot sauce, or even marinara sauce for variety.
CORN DOG VARIATIONS
- BBQ Corn Dogs: Brush the corn dogs with your favorite BBQ sauce after cooking.
- Extra Sweet Corn Dogs: Drizzle a little bit of honey over the corn dogs. Use a small amount since corn dogs already have a sweet coating.
- Loaded Corn Dogs: Top your corn dog with delicious toppings like shredded cheese, chopped onions, bacon crumbles, or even chili for a chili corn dog.
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FAQ’S ABOUT AIR FRYER FROZEN CORN DOGS
How do I store leftover corn dogs?
Since frozen corn dogs are pre-cooked and then re-cooked in the air fryer, they may lose some of their texture. If you do have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s best to eat cooked corn dogs immediately. Don’t heat frozen corn dogs until ready to eat.
Are these corn dogs gluten free?
There are a lot of brands that make gluten free corn dogs! A couple are Foster Farms and Applegate Naturals. There are a lot of alternatives available for any dietary constraints you may have, and whatever your favorite corn dogs are will work perfectly with this recipe!
Can I make vegan corn dogs?
Morning Star Farms and Field Roast are two brands who make a plant-based batter corn dogs that can work perfectly with this recipe.
What can I serve with these corn dogs?
For quick sides, serve with air fryer tater tots, air fryer pizza rolls, air fryer French fries, or air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks. They really go with almost everything!
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Air Fryer Corn Dogs
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Corn Dogs
Instructions
- Open your box of corn dogs– you can select either mini-sized corn dogs or regular-sized corn dogs.
- Trim the wooden skewers on the corn dogs if applicable and needed.
- Place corn dogs in air fryer basket, and air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, turning the corn dogs halfway through the cooking process. Air fry until they are crispy to the touch.
- Take them out of the air fryer basket and enjoy them as a crispy entrée or appetizer with whatever dipping sauce you prefer!
Notes
- Depending on the size and type of the corn dogs, the cooking time may different. You may need to check on them and adjust your cook time based on how your corn dogs react to your personal air fryer.
- When air frying smaller corn dog nuggets or corn dog bites, you may need to adjust cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
- If you are using a tray, spray with air fryer safe cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I like mine 12m @ 350, and I wedge the stick in the slits on the basket so they point up at an angle. No cleaning or sticking that way.
Sounds like a neat idea!
What size airfryer do you need to fit full 4 corn dogs?Or what kind did you use?
Hi Melodie. We use a Cosori 5.8 or 6.8 quart basket and it can easily fit 4-6 corn dogs at a time.