Quick and Easy Air Fryer Hot Dogs (Fresh or Frozen) is the best recipe to illustrate how to cook hot dogs in the air fryer. Load these up with your favorite toppings like relish, mustard, cheese, or whatever you wish.
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Can you cook hot dogs in the air fryer? Absolutely! I make these similar to my Air Fryer Sausage. Air frying hot dogs is painless and will likely become your go-to method from here on out!
What's the best way to cook hot dogs? Some argue the grill, which I still love, but the air fryer works great, too. I love that you can serve the air fried dogs with toasted buns, using just the air fryer.
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What Type of Hot Dogs to Use
I recommend uncured, nitrate-free beef dogs. Regular hot dogs are cured which means they are loaded with preservatives, processed chemicals, and nitrates which can be harmful for the body.
How to Cook and Make Hot Dogs in Air Fryer
How to preheat your air fryer and if preheating is necessary will depend on the air fryer brand and model you use. Always consult the manual to determine if preheating is required.
- Cut slits/score the top of each hot dog.
- Place the hot dogs in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry.
How Long to Cook
Cook the hot dogs for 5 minutes, flip and cook an additional 3 minutes.
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Air Fryer Temperature
I use 380 degrees.
How to Cook Frozen Hot Dogs
You should definitely cut slits into the top of the hot dogs if cooking from frozen. This will help prevent them from exploding.
Air fry for 5 minutes on 380 degrees. Open the air fryer and flip the hot dogs and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until your liking.
Hot Dog Toppings
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
- Ranch
- Buffalo Sauce
- Cheese
More Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer French Fries
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Air Fryer Ribs
Air Fryer Meatballs
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Hot Dogs (Fresh or Frozen)
Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs I use uncured, nitrate-free beef dogs.
- 4 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Line the hot dogs on a cutting board and score each using a knife. Cut slits into the top of each hot dog. The common method is to slice them at a diagonal. I prefer horizontal, your preference.This is optional and will keep the hot dog from shriveling in some areas and will give more room for air to circulate. You can also make them look nice.
- Place the hot dogs in the air fryer. Air fry for 5 minutes on 380 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and place the hot dogs in buns and place the buns in the air fryer.
- Air fry for an additional 3 minutes.
Gordon says
Brandi, one pic shows them with the buns, yet you make no mention of cooking them in the bun. Is this possible, or was it just a pic 'for effect"?
staysnatched says
Step 3 tells you how to cook the buns.
Maryam says
Another great Stay Snatched recipe! My boyfriend and I made this last night and wrapped our hot dogs in bacon. We followed the recipe as stated, and then just put them back in the air fryer for an additional 2 mins at 400 to make the bacon extra crispy. It was AMAZING. Seriously nothing wrong with it and eating it again tonight. Thanks for the recipe!!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the hot dogs.
Brandi Keller says
I w.anted to make some hot dogs over lunch without firing up the grill, Did a ssearch for hot dogs because I new I could count on Brandi to have easy air fryier steps. Sure enough! This recipe was so simple that I will definitely be using this method again. I am glad Brandi mentioned cutting slits into the dogs. We went bunless for our version, but I look forward to trying the bun version soon.
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm glad that tip worked for you!
Felicia says
Perfect recipe for a good hot dog! My daughter loves hot dogs made this way and she’s 3!
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
Kara C says
I don't often want hot dogs, but when I do I preferred grilled hot dogs. I always had boiled or microwaved hot dogs. This recipe makes the hot dogs come out very similar to grilled hot dogs, but it is so much easier and faster. I tried the bun and no bun versions and they are both amazing! Thank you so much for this delicious recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Tessa says
Great recipe- simple and tasty. Love the toasty bun. Thanks for sharing.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.