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    Home » Air Fryer Hot Dogs

    May 27, 2021 Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Hot Dogs

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    Want a crisp on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside hot dog? Then you NEED to make Air Fryer Hot Dogs. So simple. So delicious.

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    Air Fried Hot Dogs
    Even plain, air fryer hot dogs are perfectly delicious

    Are hot dogs good in an air fryer?

    Yes! This is my absolutely favorite way to make hot dogs because they turn out so deliciously crisp and juicy! Plus it's super fast and cleanup is so simple. I guarantee once you Air Fry Hot Dogs, you won't ever go back to boiling, baking, or microwaving them again.

    how to air fry hot dog

    How to cook hot dogs in the air fryer?

    All you need are hot dogs, buns, and an Air Fryer. As for method:

    • Prepare. Score each dog about 10 times on the top and bottom. There is no "Official" top or bottom of a hot dog, so just pick two sides that are opposite of one another and carry on.
    • Cook the dogs in the Air Fryer for at least 5 minutes at 400 F.
    • Toast. Place the Air Fried hot dogs into good quality hot dog buns, and put all of that assembly back into the Air Fryer. Cook for another 2 - 4 minutes, depending on how toasty you'd like your buns.
    hot dogs in air fryer

    How long does it take to cook hotdogs in an Air Fryer?

    7 to 9 minutes, and that includes toasting the bun! The dogs will be done after 5 minutes, but another two gives them a nicer texture. Two more minutes after that makes them crisp, so time according to how you like yours cooked. If you want a REALLY crispy dog in the Air Fryer, cook for 10 - 12 minutes: 7 minutes on their own, and another 3+ minutes in the bun.

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    If you like Air Fryer Hot Dogs, be sure to check out my post on creative and classic toppings:

    • Hot Dog Toppings { Includes instructions for Air Frying too! }
    Air Fried Hot Dog

    Air Fryer Hot Dogs

    How to make juicy, crispy skinned hot dogs in the Air Fryer, including toasting the bun.
    4.20 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Air Fryer Hot Dogs
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes
    Servings: 4 hot dogs
    Author: Marianne

    Ingredients

    • 4 hot dogs
    • 4 hot dog buns

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Instructions

    • Make small diagonal slices on the top and bottom of each hot dog. They should be about ⅛" deep - ¼" deep at most. For a bun-sized dog, you can fit about 10 slices. This is optional, but helps the dogs crisp and I always do it.
    • Place the hot dogs in the Air Fryer and cook at 400 F for 5 minutes. You don't need to grease the grate or preheat the Air Fryer. After 5 minutes are up, open the Air Fryer and carefully place each hot dog into a bun. Place the assembled hot dogs + buns back into the Air Fryer. Air Fry for 2 min.
    • You can either serve your dogs at this point, or add some toppings! I love Chili Cheese Dogs - simply top with chili and a slice of cheese and Air Fry for another 2 minutes and serve.

    Notes

    This recipe easily scales up or down. You can make one hot dog or however many will fit into your Air Fryer without changing the method or cooking times.
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    Comments

    1. CaptainBob says

      June 09, 2022 at 11:42 am

      4 stars
      Ignore negative comments. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    2. SCV says

      December 08, 2021 at 12:25 am

      2 stars
      I tried your way and it is no different than most other air-fryer hot dog recipes on here. So not too impressed.

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      May 30, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Turns out air fried hot dogs are everything I never knew I always needed! Delish!

      Reply

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