Air Fryer Hot Dogs • Video

If you love hot dogs and looking for the easiest hot dog recipe–try these Air Fryer Hot Dogs! It may sound crazy, but cooking your hot dogs in the air fryer makes them juicy on the inside and unbeatably crisp on the outside. Plus it only takes 5 minutes–what can beat all of that? Video below for a fun twist on dressing up your hot dogs too!

Ok so yes I love my air fryer. And I am never running out of ways to use it! It’s probably my favorite kitchen appliance, like hello Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken, Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer, Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potato, Air Fryer Salmon and MORE!! 

 

The trick to air fryers (after trying and buying so many) is that I find the basket air fryers to be my favorite. The air fryer basket produces a crisp like no other to the food! 

Hot Dogs in Air Fryer 

Why are they so special?

• They cook in 5 minutes!
• hot dogs in the air fryer have an amazing crisp on the outside as if they’re grilled!
• They’re super juicy! YES!
• They can be placed back once cooked, and put in a bun with cheese to melt–see video!
• You can make them from frozen!
• Use endless toppings on the hotdogs!
• Make bacon wrapped hot dogs in air fryer 
• You can toast the buns in the air fryer for another level hot dog!
• You really can use any size hot dogs you like here–I used the smaller ones as my kids prefer them!
• Seasoning is not necessary–but I love just adding some salt and pepper and a drizzle of oil to the hot dogs

How to Cook Hot Dogs in Air Fryer?

First of all, you need to make slits or scorches on the hot dig using a sharp knife. These can be on an angle or straight up along the center.

These allow for the hot dogs to cook without bursting.

Now you’ll arrange the hot dogs in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Single layer is KEY! Also here’s when you can sprinkle some salt and pepper and a a spray of avocado oil or drizzle of olive oil.

Make sure to toast your hot dog buns in the air fryer as well–it makes a BIG difference!

Look at that crisp?? Honestly the BEST way to cook hot dogs ever!! So juicy on the inside yet perfectly crisp on the outside!!

How long to cook hot dogs in air fryer?

How Dogs need to be cooked at 400 degrees F and for 5-6 minutes shaking halfway.

Frozen hot dogs in air fryer

You can make this recipe using frozen hot dogs as it is. I prefer setting the temperature to 350 degrees F and adding an extra 3-4 minutes of cooking time. This allows the hot dogs to thaw while air frying!

Bacon wrapped Hot Dogs in air fryer

Wrap the hot dogs in bacon and follow the recipe as is, adding an extra 2-3 minutes of coking time while shaking halfway. 

Hot dog Toppings

While the hot dogs are perfect as they are–I love making my cheesy jalapeno hot dogs.

Start by placing the air fried hot dog in the bun. 

 

 

Load up the hot dog with jalapeño slices and lots of cheese.

 

 

Now arrange the cheesy sandwiches back (again in a single layer).

 

 

Air fry for just 2 minutes until the cheese has melted –OMG so good!

 

 

Other Hot Dog Toppings I love:

• Relish
• Onions
• ketchup
• Mustard
• hot sauce

A classic! You can never go wrong with the classic flavors and toppings of a a good old hot dog sandwich! 

 

This is such an easy recipe your family will love and a super fun entertaining option for a crowd! You can totally make this into a hot dog bar and serve toppings and sauces separately. It makes a great main or side dish (depending on the toppings). Try it, I promise you’ll love them!

Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Hot Dogs

• Start with quality hot dogs. Always choose the ones you like and enjoy on a regular.
• Scorching or slicing the hot dog will allow the hot dogs to cook without bursting in your air fryer. You can make small slits or slice it in half lengthwise. 
• Toasting the buns in the air fryer takes your hot to the next level! To toast the buns you only need 2 minutes!
• Make sure the hot dogs are placed in a single layer in your air fryer.
• Air frying the hot dogs produces a crisp on the outside just like the BBQ! So don’t crowd the air fryer basket.
• Hot dogs are best air fried at 400 degrees, however if you’re using frozen hot dogs, it’s best to drop the temperature to 35p and add an extra 4 minutes.
• Make different variations to the humble hot dog sandwich. Try adding nacho toppings (hello Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe). And try to dress it with this crowd pleasing Blue Cheese Dressing–specially for bacon wrapped hot dogs. Finally, try the cheesy jalapeno hot dogs above–SO Good!

 

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