🌭 Best Damn Air Fryer Hot Dogs
What You Need
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Hot dogs (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey — natural casing is elite)
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Buns (optional but highly recommended)
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Toppings of choice
🔥 Method (Foolproof)
1️⃣ Preheat (important)
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Air fryer: 190°C / 375°F
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Preheat for 3–5 minutes
2️⃣ Score the Hot Dogs
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Make 3–4 shallow diagonal slits on each dog
👉 This prevents bursting and gives extra crispy edges
3️⃣ Air Fry
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Place hot dogs in a single layer
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Cook 6–8 minutes
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Shake/turn at the 4-minute mark
✔️ Done when the skin is blistered and lightly browned
4️⃣ Toast the Buns (Optional but Next-Level)
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Put buns in the basket for 30–60 seconds
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No preheat needed here
🧠 Pro Tips (Why These Slap)
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Natural casing hot dogs snap like a dream
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No oil needed — fat renders and crisps the skin
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If your dogs are extra thick, go 8–9 minutes
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Want extra char? Add +1 minute at the end
🔥 Variations
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Chicago-style: Steam buns briefly, then load toppings
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Cheese dogs: Add cheese during the last 1 minute
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Bacon-wrapped: 200°C / 390°F for 10–12 min, flip halfway
If you want, tell me:
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What air fryer you have (basket vs dual drawer)
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Thick vs thin hot dogs
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Or if you want low-fat / turkey dog tweaks
These come out better than grilling — fight me 😄
