Making hot dogs in the air fryer is great if you like them slightly crispy but don’t want to deal with the stovetop of the barbecue.
They only take a few minutes and turn out juicy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. And you can even toast the bun without having to turn on another appliance.
Recipe Tips
- Depending on the brand and/or the size of the hot dogs, you might have to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two.
- If you have hot dogs with cheese or a similar filling, the cook time can vary slightly.
- Most hot dogs are pre-cooked and just need to be heated through until steaming hot and slightly crispy (depending on preference).
- In some cases (and depending on the brand), the hot dogs might split open during cooking. If you want to reduce splitting, you can lightly score the surface with a knife.
- Just be sure to keep an eye on the dogs towards the end to prevent overcooking or excessive splitting.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius). When it is hot, add the hot dogs. Leave some space between them to allow for even cooking.
Air fry the hot dogs for 4-6 minutes (this can vary by brand), or until fully heated through and slightly crispy on the outside.
Now, open up the hot dog buns. You can either remove the hot dogs from the air fryer and then toss in the hot dog buns.
Or you can place the hot dogs into their buns and put the whole thing back into the air fryer.
Let the buns sit in the air fryer (still turned on at 380 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 2 minutes so they can get slightly warmed and toasted.
Then remove the buns (and hot dogs if you put them into the buns for this step) from the air fryer.
Serve them with ketchup, mustard, and/or other condiments of your choice. We sometimes like to add pickles, crispy onions, and/or remoulade. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
You can store leftover hot dogs in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Just be sure to keep them in a sealed container.
You can warm up the hot dogs again in the microwave or place them back into the air fryer for a few minutes. Of course, you can also eat them cold out of the fridge as a cheeky snack!
We don’t recommend storing extra buns that have been toasted for longer than a day, since they can go stale quickly. You can always use them in a different recipe or turn them into air fryer croutons!
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns, optional
- condiments such as ketchup, mustard, etc., optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius).
- When it is hot, add the hot dogs in one layer. Leave some space between them to allow for even cooking.
- Cook the hot dogs at 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 4-6 minutes, or until fully heated through and slightly crispy on the outside. The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of the hot dogs and your air fryer.
- Optional: Open up the hot dog buns. You can either remove the hot dogs from the air fryer and then toss in the hot dog buns. Or you can place the hot dogs into their buns and put the whole thing back into the air fryer. Let the buns sit in the air fryer (at 380 degrees Fahrenheit) for 1-2 minutes to get warm and toasted.
- Remove the buns (and hot dogs if applicable) from the air fryer and serve the hot dogs with ketchup, mustard, and/or other condiments of your choice!
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Notes
- Depending on the brand, the hot dogs may split open, so keep an eye on them as they cook. To reduce the risk of splitting, you can lightly score them with a knife. But even if they do accidentally split open, they will still taste great!
- If you have hot dogs with cheese or a similar filling, the cook time can vary slightly.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
