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Learn how to cook hot dogs in the air fryer for the perfect quick and easy meal! These Air Fryer Hot Dogs stay super juicy and are ready in 10 minutes.
The nieces and nephew were asking for hot dogs again, so we took this opportunity to test out our Air Fryer! I wanted to avoid firing up the grill because of gross weather, so we spent all afternoon testing different temperatures and cooking times, looking for the absolute best hot dog. These kiddos are super picky, so they weren’t satisfied until we got the juiciest hot dog with a crisp, blistered exterior, perfect for holding toppings! These Air Fry Hot Dogs are going to be your new go-to for quick, kid-friendly lunches and dinners.
Ingredients for Air Fry Hot Dogs
- Hot Dogs – Choose your favorite brand, any kind will work.
- Hot Dog Buns – Any kind will work; we love the type that are split on top, not the side.
- Optional Toppings: Mustard, Ketchup, Relish, Cheese, Chopped onions, Chili, Sourcrout, Coleslaw, etc.
How to Cook Hot Dogs in Air Fryer
- Preheat. Get your air fryer going at 390 degrees F, letting it run for 2-3 minutes to get hot.
- Cook. Place hot dogs in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 5-6 minutes. For even cooking, make sure to shake the basket or roll the hot dogs over once halfway through the cooking time.
- Optional: Toast the buns. We like when the hot dog buns are warm and a bit crisp on top, so we like to throw those into the air fryer for a minute before assembling the hot dogs.
- Enjoy. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
What to Serve with Air Fry Hot Dogs
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Tips for the Best Hot Dogs in Air Fryer
- Add toppings! Some of my favorites are mustard, ketchup, and relish. But I know some people who add cheese and mayonnaise to theirs! You can also add chili and top with cheese!
- Do not overcook. You don’t want your dogs to burst open while cooking!
- Toast the buns. You can add tons of flavor and great texture when you toast the buns, too.
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How to Cook Hot Dogs in Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- Optional toppings:, mustard, ketchup, cheese, relish, sauerkraut etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 2-3 minutes
- Place the hotdogs in an even layer and cook 3-4 minutes. They should be sizzling but not bursting.
- Shake the hot dogs, then add the hot dog buns and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove, assemble hot dogs, and serve immediately.
- Note: If not toasting the buns, then simply cook the hot dogs 5-6 minutes, shaking once during cooking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
