The Easiest Air Fryer Hot Dogs

These Quick and Easy Air Fryer Hot Dogs are delicious and ready in less than 10 minutes. It’s the best way to make hot dogs.

 

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I love a good hot dog, but not all hot dog cooking methods are the same. I’ve had them boiled, I’ve had them grilled, I’ve even had them microwaved. Regardless of your preference, I promise you won’t want them any other way after you’ve Air Fried them.

Air Fryer Hot Dogs vs. Grill or Stovetop?

Air Frying hot dogs is so quick and easy, and there are multiple reasons why you should do it:

• The hot dogs come out crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. If you time them right in the Air Fryer, there is no need to fear that they will overcook and dry out.
• It’s super quick and easy. You don’t need to preheat the Air Fryer like you would when firing up a grill.
• You can make a little or a lot. You can prepare hot dogs for the whole family or just one for yourself. Cook and prep time will remain the same.
• You can crisp both the hot dog and bun in one device.

Ingredients Needed

• Hot dogs – I prefer all-natural, 100% beef hot dogs. However, any hot dog kind or brand will work. I usually purchase whatever brand I can find on sale.
• Hot dog buns

How to cook hot dogs in an Air Fryer

First, I like to cut small little slits in my hot dogs. This is not a required step at all. I like to do this to make hot dogs pretty and mimic a grill line. When my hubby makes the hot dogs in the Air Fryer, he does not do this, and it all works fine.

Then, place your hot dogs in the Air Fryer basket. There is no need to spray or anything; the hot dogs won’t stick and will release their natural hot dog oils, whatever that is.

Close the Air Fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 minutes.

Remove the hot dogs and place them in your hot dog buns. Return hot dogs in the bun and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 more minutes to get a nice crisp on your buns.

Remove and top them with your favorite toppings. Here’s a great list of hot dogs toppings to try. You could also add my hot dog chili,  or you can keep it simple with ketchup, mustard, and sauerkraut, which is my favorite.

I hope you love these hot dogs as much as we do.

If you’re looking for more quick and easy Air Fryer recipes, try these out:

• Air Fryer Pizza
• Air Fryer Steak
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Burgers (Turkey or Beef)
• Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers

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The Easiest Air Fryer Hot Dogs

These Air Fryer Hot Dogs are such a quick and easy meal and ready in less than 10 minutes. They are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer hot dogs

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 229kcal

Author Tanya

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Ingredients

• 1-6 Hot Dogs
• 1-6 Hot Dog Buns

Instructions

• Place hot dogs in Air Fryer basket and cook on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 minutes. Remove hot dogs and place in buns. Place back in Air Fryer and cook on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 more minutes.
• Remove and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy 🙂

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Notes

• This recipe works for traditional beef or the hot chicken, beef, and pork combination hot dogs.
• Consider cutting small slits in your hot dogs for appearance. It is not a necessary step.
• Test your hot dogs around the 4-minute mark to see if they are dark enough. Different Air Fryer wattages and sizes will cook hotdogs at different rates. 

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg

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This post was originally published on June 6, 2019. It has been updated with additional information and new photos.