Get crispy and juicy air fryer hot dogs in minutes! Perfectly cooked juicy hot dogs in a warm toasted bun, topped with all the classic condiments. The perfect snack, lunch or dinner.
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AIR FRYER HOT DOGS
Making hot dogs in the air fryer turns out so delicious—they’re just as good as grilled hot dogs! Juicy and flavorful hot dogs with a warm bun and all the classic toppings. Simply throw them in the air fryer; while they cook, prepare the toppings, then assemble and enjoy. These are sure to become a favorite with both kids and adults!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Hot Dogs– For the best results you want to use high-quality hot dogs! You can choose from beef, chicken, pork, or turkey hot dogs. Bratwurst or cheese-filled hot dogs also work great for this recipe.
- Buns– Use your favorite hot dog buns, classic buns, pretzel buns, brioche buns or even homemade hot dog buns.
- Condiments– Add your favorite condiments and sauces, such as mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, honey mustard, or relish. I love adding my homemade honey mustard sauce to these hot dogs!
- Toppings– Popular topping options include finely chopped onions, shredded cheese, chopped pickles, and more. Feel free to be creative!
HOW TO COOK HOT DOGS IN AIR FRYER
Using the air fryer to cook your hot dogs might just become your new favorite method! It’s quick and easy, though cooking time may vary depending on whether you’re using frozen or fresh hot dogs.
- Slash the hot dogs and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry until they are crispy and browned, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Add the buns to the air fryer during the last minute to toast them.
- Assemble the hot dogs with your favorite toppings and sauces, then serve.
SERVING IDEAS
Pair these delicious hot dogs with the right sides for the ultimate summertime lunch! Pair with:
- Potato Chips
- Crispy French Fries
- Onion Rings
- Pickles
- Potato Wedges
- Nacho Fries
- Caesar Pasta Salad
- Olive Garden Salad
HOT DOG VARIATIONS
Don’t just stop at the classic hot dog—level them up with these delicious variations:
- Chili Dogs – Make classic chili cheese dogs by topping the hot dog with chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sloppy Dogs– Top the hot dogs with the popular sloppy joe mixture and shredded cheese for sloppy dogs.
- Pizza Style – Add pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese to the bun with the hot dog, then cook for a couple of extra minutes until the cheese melts.
- Banh Mi – Top with pickled carrots, onions, and fresh cilantro for a flavorful Banh Mi-style hot dog. So good!
- Breakfast Dog – Add scrambled eggs and cheese on top for a tasty breakfast twist!
TOPPING IDEAS
The topping ideas are endless! Here are some of our classic topping ideas:
- Mayo
- Mustard
- Honey Mustard
- Relish
- Chopped onions
- Chopped cucumbers
- Pickles
- Jalapenos
- Shredded Cheese
- Pickled Onions
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No! All you need to do is just throw the hot dogs in the air fryer, so easy!
Store leftover hot dogs in a container or bag and just reheat in the microwave or air fryer. You can also just enjoy this cold!
Although you don’t have to slash them, this gives it a quicker cooking time and adds a char to the hot dogs like what you would get on the grill.
You can use either beef, chicken, pork, or turkey hot dogs! Bratwurst or cheese-filled hot dogs can also be used.
Hot dogs usually come already precooked, but you want to look for a couple of signs. The hot dogs will become darker and have wrinkly skin.
OTHER AIR FRYER RECIPES-
If you love the air fryer, try some other delicious air fryer recipes:
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 4 bread buns
- 4 hot dogs beef or chicken
- choice of toppings
Instructions
- Make slits on each hot dog with a knife. Add them to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until desired crispiness. Add buns at the last minute to toast.
- Meanwhile, prepare a choice of toppings.
- Once the hot dogs are cooked, assemble the hot dogs and serve immediately.
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