If you want an easy way to make hot dogs my Air Fryer Hot Dogs recipe is done in under 10 minutes from start to finish.
If you love a juicy hot dog you are going to love these Air Fryer Hot Dogs. If you love a crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside hot dog this recipe is for you. Whether you don’t feel like firing up the grill or maybe it’s simply too cold out to do so or you don’t want a boiled or pan fried hot dog. This Air Fryer version is perfect and only takes 10 minutes from start to finish.
My family also prefers a toasted hot dog bun, so I’ve incorporated that in the recipe. The hot dogs will continue to cook while the bun gets perfectly toasted. It’s a win-win and makes for an easy lunch or dinner. I love to serve the hot dogs with french fries or homemade potato chips.
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Ingredients
- Hot Dogs – This is all a personal choice. My family prefers Nathan’s brand.
- Hot Dog Buns – Any brand that you prefer will do!
How to Cook Hot Dogs in Air Fryer
PRE-HEAT: Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
COOK: Once the Air Fryer has come to temperature place the four hot dogs in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes, turning half way through.
TOAST: Place the hot dog in the buns and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until buns are toasted.
FAQs
Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making this recipe.
Yes, my family absolutely loves hot dogs in the air fryer. It’s a great alternative when you can’t grill and don’t want to boil or pan fried. Crispy on the outside but soft in the inside.
I have found that cooking the hot dogs at 400 degrees Fahrenheit is best.
It only takes 5 minutes to cook hot dogs in the Air Fryer. If you want to toast the bun then add an additional 2 minutes to the cooking time.
I have an Instant Brand air fryer and it automatically preheats when I set the time and temperature. However, other air fryers might not have this built in technology. I suggest you let it preheat for 5 minutes before placing food in if it doesn’t automatically have the preheat setting built in. Always reference your manual before cooking.
Tips & Tricks
Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making this recipe.
- Oil – You do not need to add oil to the hot dogs.
- Slits – No need to slit the hot dogs. Unlike sausage, the oils will not burst out of the hot dogs like an Italian sausage.
- Toppings – You can add all sorts of toppings to your hot dogs. Stick with classics like ketchup, mustard, and relish. Or get creative and add chili, cheese, coleslaw, even pickled jalapenos.
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Hot Dogs
- 4 Hot Dog Buns
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the Air Fryer has come to temperature place the four hot dogs in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes, turning half way through.
- Place the hot dog in the buns and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until buns are toasted.
Notes
- Oil – You do not need to add oil to the hot dogs.
- Slits – No need to slit the hot dogs. Unlike sausage, the oils will not burst out of the hot dogs like an Italian sausage.
- Toppings – You can add all sorts of toppings to your hot dogs. Stick with classics like ketchup, mustard, and relish. Or get creative and add chili, cheese, coleslaw, even pickled jalapenos.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!