This air fryer hot dogs recipe makes juicy hot dogs, then adds a delicious crispy air fried hot dog bun. Top with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal!
For side dishes made in the air fryer, try these air fryer onion rings, air fryer frozen pierogies, air fryer mac and cheese, air fryer potato chips, or air fryer pizza rolls.
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WHY I LOVE THIS HOT DOG RECIPE
Air fryer hot dogs is a family favorite and makes a perfect week night meal. With just two basic ingredients of beef hot dogs, and hot dog buns, all you need are your favorite classic toppings, and dinner is ready!
Air frying these hot dogs is not only fast, it's super easy. You can even add creative toppings, like a slice of cheese or cheese sauce, chopped white onion, or chili, to make chili cheese dogs. There are so many flavor combinations you can use!
Air Fryer Hamburgers are also so easy to make, and full of flavor in every bite. They are so much easier to make than grilling, with much less prep work. Even if you make too many, we show you how to reheat burgers in the air fryer.
INGREDIENTS:
- hot dogs-Nathan's, Ball Park or Hebrew National Beef Franks
- hot dog buns
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Take the hot dogs out of packaging, then cut diagonal slits into each hot dog.
STEP 2
Place hot dogs in air fryer in a single layer.
STEP 3
Air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes cooking time.
STEP 4
Once hot dogs are done, use tongs or a fork to remove from the basket. Place hot dogs in buns and serve, or for a toasted bun, return hotdogs and buns to air fryer and air fry again at 400 degrees F for 1-2 minutes, until bun is a golden color.
STEP 5
Remove hot dogs from air fryer basket and serve with favorite condiments and toppings, such as ketchup, yellow mustard, chopped onions, pickle relish, or BBQ sauce.
I make this recipe in my Cosori Air Fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, air frying time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes extra time.
VARIATIONS
Wrap a couple of slices of bacon around the hot dog and air fry until the bacon is crispy. It may be an additional 2-3 minutes of cook time.
Besides classic hotdog toppings, sprinkle shredded cheese, salsa, or a chili sauce on top.
EXPERT TIPS
- Use a sharp knife to cut a couple of slits into the hot dogs. This helps them have the grill marks, but more importantly allows the hot dog to expand as it cooks, so the heat can get to the center of the hot dog.
- Add the hot dogs with the buns for the extra few minutes, to make the buns toasty.
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STORING AND REHEATING
Keep leftover hot dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to a week.
To reheat, place in the air fryer and air fry at 400 degrees F for 2-3 minutes until warm.
FAQ's
I love serving these hot dogs with some of my favorite air fryer recipes for sides, like air fryer tater tots, air fryer French fries, or Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
You can air fryer frozen hotdogs for just a few minutes longer, making this a simple weeknight meal. Just top hot dogs with ketchup and mustard, for a very easy meal when on the go.
MORE AIR FRYER HOT DOG RECIPES
Serve these delicious air fryer hot dogs with a side of beans and potato salad, and you will get the cookout taste, without the hassle!
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Hot Dogs
- 4 Hot Dog Buns
Instructions
- Take the hot dogs out of packaging, then cut a diagonal slits into each hot dog.
- Place hot dogs in air fryer in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes cooking time.
- Once hot dogs are done, use tongs or a fork to remove from the basket. Place hot dogs in bun, then place buns into air fryer basket.
- Return hotdogs and buns to air fryer and air fry again at 400 degrees F for 1-2 minutes, until bun is a golden color.
- Remove from air fryer basket and serve with favorite delicious toppings, such as ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
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Michael
Love, Love your hotdogs. Have made a lot of your recipes. So easy to follow, and to do them in an airfryer. Thank you and keep up the fantastic work.????????
Thank you Michael! We appreciate hearing that!
Debra Collins
I have a COSORI Pro III Air Fryer Dual Blaze, 6.8-Quart I see you have a 5.8 will my 6.8 change the times and temp any and if so about how much do you think i might have to change them? I am new to air frying and I love your recipes they are really easy to follow now I just have to get used to my air fryer. Any tips or helps you can offer me will be appreciated so much. Thank you again for your help and recipes.
Hi there Debra! It could change the times just slightly. If anything, you might have to add a minute or two just because of the larger surface space, but I beleive you might be able to use it with the same times as you have a dual blaze heating bottom and top, versus the 5.8 was only at the top. I bet playing with one or two recipes will give you the answer, but my opinion is MAYBE one or two minutes longer, if it's even needed. 🙂