These air Fryer Hot Dogs take less than 10 minutes, even if they are frozen! The fastest way to make a juicy hot dog ever!
It’s hard to get a good quality, juicy grilled hot dog in the winter. We always use to make boiled hot dogs. They lack that crispy exterior texture. You can always fry them but then you have to add some fat to them.
Even in the summer, you have to wait for the grill to heat up.
The solution my friends? Your air fryer! No mess, no added fat that pan fried dogs require, no waiting for the grill to heat up. This will be your favorite way to cook an incredibly juicy hot dog that has a great grilled texture any time of the year.
What you need
- hot dogs
- hot dog buns
Optional toppings
- chili
- baked beans
- cheese
- chopped onions
- sauerkraut
- ketchup, mustard or relish
How to make these easy air fryer hot dogs
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for a minute or two. Place hot dogs on air fryer rack.
- Air fry for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip hot dogs. Place them in rolls. Continue to air fry an additional 3-4 minutes until done to your liking.
Why you’ll love these
- Ridiculously easy.
- The taste and texture are more like grilled hot dogs.
- Only two ingredients needed.
- Less than 10 minutes for a delicious lunch or dinner the whole family can enjoy.
- Economical
- Kid friendly
- They turn out incredibly juicy with a perfect exterior texture.
- Cook your roll in the air fryer after the first flip and they will be nice and toasted too.
- Perfect for last minute for dinner since you can cook the hot dogs from frozen!
Pro tips for your success
- Use your favorite brand of high quality hot dogs.
- If your brand has a tendency to burst, you can put a few slits in the top to avoid that.
- You can cook the hot dog buns directly in the air fryer with the hot dogs.
- For easy cleanup, line your air fryer with tin foil if your manufacturer suggests it’s use in your air fryer.
- Hot dogs can be cooked from fresh or from frozen. Frozen ones will take another minute or two.
NOTE: Cooking times will vary according to two different factors. The size of your hot dogs and the wattage of your air fryer. Larger hot dogs like our local Zweigles brand are the fat ones. They may take another minute or two. Smaller, thinner hot dogs like Oscar Mayer or Nathan’s will take less time (probably about 8 minutes total).
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 hot dog rolls
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place hot dogs on air fryer basket or rack.
- Air fry 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully remove from air fryer. Flip. Place hot dogs in buns. Air fry an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve with desired toppings.
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- chili
- baked beans
- cheese
- chopped onions
- sauerkraut
- ketchup, mustard or relish
- Use your favorite brand of high quality hot dogs.
- If your brand has a tendency to burst, you can put a few slits in the top to avoid that.
- You can cook the hot dog buns directly in the air fryer with the hot dogs.
- For easy cleanup, line your air fryer with tin foil if your manufacturer suggests it’s use in your air fryer.
- Hot dogs can be cooked from fresh or from frozen. Frozen ones will take another minute or two.
whitney
I would never of thought to try making hot dogs this way, great idea! My kids will love this.
Beth Neels
They really do taste like you just cooked them on the grill. My new favorite way to enjoy dogs. Let me know how you like them Whitney.
Danielle Wolter
We just love our air fryer and have been experimenting with so many things. Have not tried hot dog yet though, can’t wait to try this!
Beth Neels
We love out air fryer too. Use it almost every day. I love these hot dogs. They are like having a lovely grilled dog in the middle of the winter! Thanks Danielle.
Beth
These look so delicious and tasty! I can’t wait to give this a try! So excited to try this recipe!
Beth Neels
Thanks Beth! Let us know how you like them.
Katherine Hackworthy
Such an awesome idea to cook hot dogs in the air fryer!
Beth Neels
Thanks Katherine! We really love them.
Jessica Formicola
The kids always want hot dogs for lunch, and I love the idea of making them in the air fryer! I will definitely be trying this soon!
Beth Neels
They are so fast and easy! Thanks for checking out the recipe Jessica.
Jess
Is there anything the Air Fryer cannot do?! This is awesome and way better than the method I grew up on of just sticking them in the microwave.
Beth Neels
Oh, for sure. Or I grew up boiling them on the stove. These are so much better! Thanks Jess!
Jacque H.
I have to dust my air fryer off to give these hotdogs a try! I love how simple they are to make right in the air fryer.
Beth Neels
We love our air fryer. I think we use it every day. Thanks for the comment Jacque!