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Crunchy Air Fryer Hot Dogs

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By: Diana Posted: 2/2/19 Updated: 7/20/21

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Perfectly crispy air fryer hot dogs and toasted buns ready in just a few minutes! These are the best hot dogs that you will ever make, simple, easy and delicious!

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

And the obsession with the air fryer continues. In our house, we literally use the air fryer every day. It’s just much easier and healthier than other cooking methods. Plus the air fryer cooks the food much quicker than the oven, and there’s no mess left after the cooking since it’s just the air fryer basket that you need to use.

Did you know that you can make crispy fried chicken in the air fryer but using just a fraction of the oil? Try my air fryer chicken breast recipe, so many LSK readers have been making it and loving it so you gotta try it as well!

AIR FRYER HOT DOGS

We all get days when we just don’t feel like cooking, don’t we? On such days, I stick to super easy recipes like this one. Air fryer hot dogs – a family favourite!

All my life I cooked hot dogs in boiling water, which meant that I had to get a pot, fill it with water, let the water boil, throw in the hot dogs, wait until they’re cooked, drain and eat. But since I got the air fryer this cooking process got even easier! Now all I do is get my air fryer basket, throw in the hot dogs, cook for 8 minutes and they’re ready!

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

HOT DOGS AND TOASTED BUNS

Now here’s my favourite part. You know how I was just saying that I used to cook hot dogs by boiling them? I never toasted the buns! Because that meant that I had to do that in a pan or in the oven, and who has time for that?

Since I’ve started cooking hot dogs in the air fryer, I started toasting the buns in the air fryer as well! Takes just 2 minutes and the result is glorious!

TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE HOT DOGS

An Air Fryer. This is my favorite air fryer.

Stainless steel locking tongs

I can’t live without this non-stick grill pan accessory, I use it all the time!

Gluten-free hotdog buns (if you’re avoiding gluten, they’re also dairy free)

I love these stainless steel measuring cups and use them every time I cook, as well as those measuring spoons.

These are the mixing bowls that you see in all of my pictures, they’re honestly the best!

This air fryer magnetic cheat sheet is very handy, it contains cooking time and temperature to cook 66 most common ingredients which I find very useful.

I also really like these air fryer parchment liners, they’re not just for steaming and you can use them for cooking things like fries or chicken without worrying that the food will stick to the basket. They’re also quite cheap and there are 100 pcs in a package.

And for a full set of air fryer accessories, I recommend this set.

HOW TO COOK HOT DOGS IN THE AIR FRYER – STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL

Step 1.

You have 2 options, you either cook the hot dogs as they are or make a few small cuts (or prick the hot dogs) before cooking. The reason why some people like to make the cuts is to prevent the hot dogs from inflating/exploding while they’re being cooked and potentially ending up with a wrinkly dry exterior.

Arrange the hot dogs in your air fryer.

Air fryer hot dogs raw

Step 2.

Cook on 200c (390f) for 6 minutes.

Cooked air fryer hot dogs

Step 3.

Take the hot dogs out. Put the bread buns in the air fryer now and air fry for 2 more minutes for toasted and crunchy buns!

VEGETARIAN AIR FRYER HOT DOGS

You could also air fry veggie hot dogs in the air fryer, and these take just 3 minutes to cook in the air fryer since they’re not meaty. Depending on what kind of a veggie hot dog you are cooking, but most of them need just 3 minutes at 390f (200c) degrees.

Veggie hot dogs tend to be softer though and won’t inflate, so you don’t need to slit little cuts across the hot dogs. Leave them as they are and just throw them in the air fryer for a few minutes to cook.

vegan air fryer hot dogs

HOW TO CORRECTLY SLICE A HOT DOG BUN

You know how perfect hot dog buns look in commercials? I always wondered how did they stay together.

First of all, the slicing needs to be done partway! So do not slice up till the end!

But also, you need to slice the bun vertically through the smooth top of the bun rather than across the bun (see picture below).

HOT DOG TOPPING IDEAS

And now, my favourite part… The toppings! The possibilities are endless, and the kids in our house love it when we do a hot dog bar with so many toppings to choose from. It’s a great summer activity that adults and kids can enjoy. 

  • Classic mustard and ketchup
  • Roasted garlic, tomatoes, basil leaves
  • Mango relish, sweet corn, and chopped peppadew peppers
  • Guacamole and watercress
  • Jalapenos, bacon and cilantro leaves
  • Crumbled blue cheese and buffalo sauce
  • Fried onion rings and buffalo sauce
  • Nacho cheese sauce, broken tortilla chips, fresh salsa, and sour cream
  • Pitted olives, sundried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and arugula leaves
  • Shredded cheddar cheese and mini pepperoni 
  • Mustard, sauerkraut and onion sauce

Air fryer hot dogs recipe

AIR FRIED HOT DOGS WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

There are 7 smart points in each portion.

Want more Air Fryer Recipes?

Check out:

Air fryer chicken breast

Air fryer fish

Air fryer asparagus and mushrooms

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Prep Time: 1 min
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 6 mins
Author: Diana
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Easy and quick hot dogs in toasted hotdog buns cooked in the air fryer.
4 servings
Easy and quick hot dogs in toasted hotdog buns cooked in the air fryer.

Ingredients

  • 4 hotdogs
  • 4 hotdog buns
  • ketchup
  • mustard

Instructions

  • Make a few small cuts (or prick the hot dogs) before cooking to prevent the hot dogs from inflating/exploding. Arrange the hot dogs in your air fryer.
  • Cook on 200c (390f) for 6 minutes.
  • Take the hot dogs out. Put the bread buns in the air fryer now and air fry for 2 more minutes for toasted and crunchy buns!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 229kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 520mg, Potassium: 119mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin C: 0.6mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 2.5mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Sherry says

    Posted on 1/7/22 at 12:50

    5 stars
    I have made several of your recipes and they are amazing. Thank you!

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  2. Neil Blanchard says

    Posted on 9/12/21 at 01:44

    5 stars
    Just tried it with one hot dog and it was great. Thanks

    Reply
  3. Dougie says

    Posted on 8/6/21 at 11:23

    Carnt cross the bridge till I get to it will give it a go.

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  4. Ross McClure says

    Posted on 7/17/21 at 03:13

    4 stars
    Very good

    Reply
  5. RSmith says

    Posted on 6/10/19 at 21:31

    5 stars
    I didn’t know that you could air fry hot dogs. OMGosh, I just air fried some hot dogs and also the buns. They were a huge hit. Delicious. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Diana says

      Posted on 6/11/19 at 00:30

      The best way to cook hot dogs is to air fry them! Delighted to hear that you liked the recipe 😁

      Reply
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