Air Fryer Corn Dogs

You'll love how easy these air fryer corn dogs are to make straight out of the freezer for an easy snack, lunch, or family dinner. The tender corn dog coating is a delicious, slightly sweet contrast to the savory hotdog, and it's all wrapped in crispy perfection.

Serve with air fryer tater tots, french fries, or pickles, and enjoy!

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• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Air Fry Frozen Corn Dogs
• 💭 Tips & Notes
• 🥡 Storing & Reheating
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews

One of my favorite memories from childhood is when the county fair arrived every summer. The rides and games were great, but the star of the show was cotton candy, funnel cakes, cheese curds, and CORN DOGS!

These crispy-on-the-outside, soft, and chewy-on-the-inside were named because hot dogs are placed on a stick, then coated with a slightly sweetened, thick cornmeal batter, and fried to a golden brown.

This salty, crunchy, sweet, and savory twist on a hot dog can now be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores and made super quickly and easily in the air fryer.

While these corn dogs are great for a quick meal anytime, they are perfect for a birthday party or a summer gathering. Grab a few bags in the freezer for impromptu and easy meals in the air fryer!

🥘 Ingredients

Just two ingredients in this fun, fair food that you can make right at home.

• Corn Dogs (or mini corn dogs) – Grocery stores should have several different brands to choose from in the frozen food section.
• Cooking Oil – Only a little is needed to spray or brush on the air fryer basket or trays.

🔪 How To Air Fry Frozen Corn Dogs

This recipe is quick and fast – you don’t need more than ten minutes from package to table.

1. Lightly coat the basket or trays. Using cooking oil in a spray bottle or a pastry brush, lightly coat the air fryer basket or trays with oil.
2. Arrange in a single layer. Place the corndogs in the basket or on trays, arranging them in a single layer. Trim sticks as needed.

Frozen Corn Dogs

1. Air fry. Air fry the full-size or regular corn dogs at 370°F (188°C) for about 8 minutes.
2. Turn and finish. Turn the corn dogs over and rotate trays if using a convection air fryer, then cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
3. Cool before serving. Allow the corn dogs to cool slightly to prevent any burned fingertips. *The sticks can be very hot!

Frozen Mini Corn Dogs

1. Air fry. Air fry the mini corn dogs at 370°F (188°C) for 6 minutes.
2. Turn and finish. Turn the mini corn dogs after 6 minutes, rotate trays if using a convection air fryer, then continue cooking for an additional 2-4 minutes.

Corn dogs are not complete without some kind of dip. Mustard and ketchup are the tried-and-true old standbys, but they are also delicious with mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or relish!

💭 Tips & Notes

• Direct Cooking: There's no need to thaw corn dogs or preheat the air fryer before cooking. Simply place them in the air fryer, and rest assured the sticks won’t burn during the process.
• Spacing in the Basket: Avoid overcrowding by leaving space between each corn dog in the air fryer basket for optimal air circulation and even cooking. Trimming the sticks may help them fit better.
• Adjusting for Preheating: If you choose to preheat the air fryer, shorten the cooking time slightly. This adjustment also applies to subsequent batches if you're cooking multiple corn dogs.
• Handling Post-Cooking: The sticks of the corn dogs will be hot after cooking, so allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns.
• Extra-Cold Corn Dogs: Corn dogs stored in a colder environment, like a chest freezer, may need additional cooking time to ensure they're heated thoroughly.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Place cooled leftover corn dogs into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Remember always to package and refrigerate or freeze your food within 1-2 hours after cooking it.

Any leftovers can easily be placed in a zippered plastic freezer bag or an airtight freezer container and placed in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Your leftover corn dogs are best eaten within the first 2 months of being frozen again.

Reheating

When you’re ready to enjoy them again, pop them into the air fryer (no thawing necessary!), after preheating to 400°F (204°C). Cook for 3-5 minutes, and they will be just as crispy and golden as the first time.

If you want to reheat the corn dogs in the oven, allowing them to thaw is best. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place them on a baking sheet. They will be ready to eat in 10 minutes.

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