I’ve made hot dogs every way you can imagine, but air frying is my favorite. In less than 10 minutes, you get that perfect snap, juicy inside, and toasted buns all in one easy step.
You’ll find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out the blog post itself for extra tips and tricks!
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, and 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.
Why Make Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer?
Air frying gives you hot dogs with a crispy outside and juicy inside in under 10 minutes. There’s no need to preheat; you can make one or a whole batch with the same cook time, and you can toast the buns right in the basket for an all-in-one meal.
Ingredients Needed
Ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Hot dogs – I prefer all-natural, 100% beef hot dogs. However, any type or brand will work, including turkey, chicken, pork, or plant-based options. I usually grab whatever’s on sale.
- Hot dog buns – Use your favorite style, from classic white to whole wheat, brioche, or gluten-free. Fresh buns work best, but slightly stale buns crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
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 to the basket 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 to the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for two 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 dog 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about these Air Fryer Hot Dogs
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
I hope you love these air fryer hot dogs as much as we do. If you have tried this recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please rate it and let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
10 Minute Air Fryer Hot Dogs Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
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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.
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Remove and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy 🙂
Nutrition
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.
