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Air Fryer Hot Dogs taste better than any grilled, boiled or game-day hot dog you have ever had! Making them in the Air Fryer is a game changer! Serve up these summertime hot dogs anytime of the year! Have them with my famous potato salad, pasta salad or just some amazing homemade fries.

Easy and Delicious Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Air Frying is usually faster, healthier and the results are just impeccable. Hot dogs are no exception! The circulating air wraps around the hot dog cooking the inside to a tender, juicy perfection and creating perfect texture to the outside. They taste better than from the grill, boiled, or even cooked over an open flame. They are so delicious! Now you don’t have to wait for summer to have the perfect hot dog. Any time of the year you can serve up a hot dog worthy meal right in your air fryer. Placing the bun in the air fryer with the hot dog at the end warms the bun and toasts it perfectly, without dirtying another pan or burning it in the toaster. So when your family is in need of a quick meal, or you are just craving a good hot dog, all you have to do is reach for the air fryer!

Classic Hot Dog Ingredients

With only two main ingredients you can’t get much simpler than this.

Hot Dogs: Pick your favorite high quality hot dog for excellent results. Hot Dog Buns: Be sure to buy a bun that fits the hot dog. Optional Toppings: Whatever you desire. Think ketchup, mustard, pickles , etc. See below for more ideas.

How to Make Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer

Air frying hot dogs makes these taste better than fresh off the grill and it is faster! You are going to love it!

Cook: Place the hot dogs in your air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Buns: For a toasty bun, add your hot dogs to your bun the last 2 minutes of cooking if desired. Top with your favorite toppings!

Know your Air Fryer!

For the first batch of hot dogs, check after 6 minutes to see how they are doing. Some air fryers cook faster, hotter, slower or at a lower temperature. Cook the hot dogs until your desired doneness.  Use my times as a guide.

Tips For The Best Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Hot dogs are easy and a fast meal on those buys weekdays or lazy weeknights.

Slice or Prick Hot Dogs: Nope, you do not have to prick or slice your hot dogs before air frying. They will not explode on you. You can give them diagonal slits if you want to give them kind of a grilled look, but it is not necessary. Quality Hot Dog: The better the quality of hot dog the better the flavor and taste. One of the great things about hot dogs is how cheap they are. You can make a great dinner on a budget and it will taste fantastic. No Oil Needed:  You do not need to pre-oil your air fryer basket or spray the hot dogs with oil. Bun: Toasting the bun in the air fryer is a must try. It creates the perfect soft bun on the inside and a slight toasty crunch to the outside.

How to Serve your Hot and Ready Hot Dogs

There are multiple ways to eat a hot dog and everyone has their opinions. Just remember everyone is right in their opinion when comes to how to eat a hot dog.  Here are some ideas though if you need them.

Condiments: Besides mustard, ketchup, and relish you can add fry sauce, bbq sauce, or cheese sauce. Toppings: Chopped onions, sauerkraut, cheese, pickles and even crumbled bacon can be added to these yummy hot dogs. Recipes:  Use air fried hot dogs to make Texas Corn Dogs, or Chili Dogs. You can even use the air fryer for these awesome Halloween Crescent Mummy Dogs.

More Air Fryer Recipes You Have to Try!

Air frying is changing the way we cook. It creates crispy crusts, juicy tender centers and it is just so easy to use. Using less oil makes foods more healthy and better for you. Air frying often is a faster way to cook too. It just creates foods with tastes and textures you cannot get any other way. Here are some of our favorite Air Fryer Recipes you have to try so you know exactly what I mean!

Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter The Best Grilled Cheese in the Air Fryer Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls The Perfect Air Fryer Pizza

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Read More Posts by Alyssa facebook twitter pinterest instagram Comment * Name * Email * Website

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