Air Fryer Hot Dogs
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs are juicy and bursting with flavor. These delicious beef hot dogs on toasted buns are so easy to prepare and are perfect for your next family gathering or pool party. Just heap on your favorite hot dog toppings and enjoy!
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
My favorite thing about air fryers is that they make easy meals even easier, including hot dogs.
Once you try air fryer hot dogs, you won’t want to cook them any other way! These tasty hot dogs are cooked to perfection – juicy with every bite.
Air fried hot dogs are a go-to recipe in my household because they can be put together in 10 minutes or less.
Plus, once you bring out all the hot dog toppings, everyone is guaranteed to find a combination that they love!
For more delicious hot dog recipes, try my Simple Pretzel Dogs, Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket, or Baked Chili Cheese Dogs.
Or, give this copycat Disneyland Corn Dog recipe a try!
Ingredient Notes and Hot Dog Toppings
- Beef Hot Dogs – Any brand of beef hot dogs will work just fine with this recipe, but the most important thing is that the size of your hot dogs matches the size of your buns!
I recommend the Ballpark beef variety because they taste incredible and are the perfect size. - Hot Dog Buns – Use thick, high-quality buns that won’t fall apart when loaded up with toppings.
The Pepperidge Farms buns are my favorite because of how study they are. - Optional Toppings – Add your favorite toppings to personalize air fryer hot dogs to your liking.
Relish, ketchup, and mustard are often popular choices.
Hot dogs also taste incredible with chili, diced onions, sliced jalepeños, shredded cheese, or diced tomatoes!
Tips and Tricks for Air Fried Hot Dogs
- Line Fryer With Parchment. A single layer of parchment in your air fryer basket will make it so easy to clean up afterwards.
- Score Your Hot Dogs. Use a knife to score each hot dog 4 to 5 times, at an angle.
Doing this will help them cook evenly while also preventing the casing from bursting. - Toast Buns Lightly. During the last minute of cooking, place your buns on top of the hot dogs in the air fryer basket.
They will turn out lightly toasted but not too crispy.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Air fryer hot dogs can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or bag for up to 5 days.
To reheat, place hot dogs in air fryer at 350°F and warm for 3-5 minutes, or until heated through.
If adding toppings, do not add them until you’re ready to serve the hot dogs — or else you’ll end up with a mushy mess!
Great Hot Dog Toppings
- Chicago Style – Add yellow mustard, sweet relish, chopped white onions, tomato, pickle, peppers, and a dash of celery salt if you have that on hand.
- Reuben Style – This savory combination features sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing.
- Mushroom and Onion – Sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions add an amazing texture and sweetness to your hot dogs.
- Bacon Cheese – Top with shredded cheese and crispy bacon, either whole strips or crumbles.
- Chili Cheese – Scoop a serving of hearty chili on and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. There’s no better way to use leftover chili!
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
- Air Fryer – Different brands and sizes may require different cooking times, so be familiar with your model and make adjustments as needed.
- Parchment Paper – Prevents your hot dogs from sticking and makes clean up a breeze!
Air Fryer Hot Dogs FAQ
While hot dogs can be a delicious meal on their own, serving them with sides makes the meal more complete.
Try these hot dogs with a delicious side salad, like my Smoked Potato Salad or Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Salad. Or, serve them up with a scoop of these Crockpot Baked Beans!
Using an air fryer to cook hot dogs is a great choice because it’s so quick and also mess-free! The circulating hot air will cook the hot dogs evenly, leaving them juicy and delicious.
Air fried hot dogs will have a better taste and texture than boiled hot dogs, and are also faster and easier to make than baked or grilled hot dogs.
Enjoy!
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Sides To Serve With Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 6 beef hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. and line the air fryer basket with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Using the tip of a sharp knife, score each hot dog 4 to 5 times, at an angle.
- Place hot dogs in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook for 6 minutes. Open the basket and place buns on top of the hot dogs. Close the basket and cook for one minute longer.
- Open the basket and remove the buns. Using tongs, place one hot dog inside each bun. Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published December 2022
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Some of us have air fryers that are not basket styled but look like a microwave with racks. I wish people would remember and recognize this when posting recipes. Thank you.
what temperature and how long?
Hi David,
The instructions can be found at the bottom of the post in the recipe card. Hope this helps.
TSRI Team Member,
Holli