These air fryer hotdogs will have the whole family hooked because they turn out delicious every single time! The air-fried hot dogs come out wonderfully and taste much better than many other methods. I would even go so far as to say that air fryer hot dogs rival freshly grilled hot dogs!
Air Fryer Hot Dogs Recipe
So now you can enjoy one of my favorite quick and easy summertime dinners any day, any season! Plus, hot dogs are usually a totally kid-approved meal that they will love for any lunch or dinner!
Now I know that hot dogs are only minutes in a microwave, can easily be boiled, and grilling is top of the line for serving hot dogs. Do try them out in your air fryer though, and see if you agree that it is indeed the best way to cook hot dogs.
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🥘 Ingredients For Air Fryer Hot Dogs
All you need is hot dogs and buns! Don't forget all of your favorite hot dog toppings and condiments, unless you like your hot dog plain. These are tasty either way!
- Hot Dogs - 8 of your favorite hot dogs, Oscar Meyer, Ballpark, Trader Joe's, etc.
- Hot Dog Buns - 8 hot dog buns. Bakery style is my favorite but just plain buns work too!
- Condiments (optional) - Ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, etc.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🌭 Hot Dog Topping Ideas
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Chili
- BBQ Sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salsa
- Jalapeños
- Baked Beans
- Hot Sauce
- Buffalo Sauce
- Mayo
- Ranch Dressing
- Onions
- Relish
- Shredded Cheese
- Pickles
- Bacon Crumbles (you can quickly make crispy bacon in the air fryer, too!)
🔪 How To Air Fry Hot Dogs
All you need is your air fryer! I'm including directions for a convection oven-style air fryer, like the Instant Pot Vortex Plus that I am using here, as well as for the basket-style air fryers. Luckily the wattage is the same on my air fryer models, at 1500 watts. *If you are using an air fryer with a different wattage, you may need to make minor adjustments to your cooking time.
I made 8 hotdogs, but you can easily scale up or down as needed and work in batches when necessary.
Convection Style Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (205ºC) by selecting 'AIR FRY' and adjusting the temperature if needed.
- Set the cooking time. Set the cooking time to 4 minutes for smaller hot dogs like Oscar Mayer and Ballpark brand hot dogs, or 6 minutes for larger hot dogs like Johnsonville sausages or Zweigle's brand hot dogs.
- Transfer to the air fryer. Place 8 hot dogs onto the air fryer racks, leaving space between them for even cooking.
- Cook. Once the air fryer indicates to 'ADD FOOD' place the trays on the guide racks and closes the door to start the cooking process. *Keep a close watch on your hot dogs at the end of the cooking cycle if you do not want them to burst. You can also puncture the ends to vent the hot dog steam, but this is my least favorite option as it allows all of the juices to escape.
- Turn. At the halfway point in the cooking time, your air fryer will indicate to 'TURN FOOD'. At this time move the bottom rack to the top and the top rack to the bottom. Turn or rotate your hot dogs while changing out the racks.
- Finish. Close the air fryer door and let it finish the cooking process.
Basket Style Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (205ºC) and place the hot dogs into your air fryer basket, leaving space between the hot dogs for even cooking. You may need to make these in batches, depending on how many hot dogs you are cooking.
- Cook. Place the basket with 8 hot dogs into the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes for smaller hot dogs like Oscar Mayer and Ballpark, or 6 minutes for the larger Johnsonville sausages or Zweigle's brand hot dogs.
- Turn the hotdogs. Turn or rotate your hot dogs at the halfway point of the cooking time.
Once The Hot Dogs Are Cooked
- Toast the buns or not. You can either remove the hot dogs and enjoy them as they are, or toast some hot dog buns. I like to toast my buns separately from my hot dogs, but it is also just as easy to place your hot dogs into the buns.
- To air-fry hot dog buns: Either way you choose, place the buns or buns with hot dogs back into the air fryer and use the 'AIR FRY' setting at the same temperature for an additional 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from the air fryer when done and top with your favorite condiments.
Some of my favorite hot dog toppings are sauerkraut, chili, or roasted bell peppers & onions. Nothing is wrong with keeping it classic with ketchup and mustard, though! Enjoy!
💭 Tips & Notes
- Always air fry in a single layer. This goes for just about anything. If you stack the hotdogs, it will steam them, and not only will they not cook evenly, but they won't get crispy on the outside.
- This recipe will work for all-beef hot dogs, pork hot dogs, blended hot dogs, and even veggie dogs!
- I've never had a problem with hot dogs exploding in the air fryer. If you are worried about it, you can certainly score them a few times with a sharp knife, though I don't think it is necessary.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Keep leftover air fryer hot dogs in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 4 days. You can also put them in a heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Reheating Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Reheat your hot dogs in the microwave or in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes.
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❓ FAQ
Using your air fryer to cook frozen hot dogs is completely doable! Simply score the top with a few slits, or puncture the ends for venting, then cook for two minutes more than the times given in the recipe card instructions.
I find the sweet spot is between 4-6 minutes at 400°F (205°C) depending on how large the hot dogs are. Frozen hot dogs will take a few minutes longer.
For perfectly cooked hot dogs I do recommend preheating your air fryer. If your model does not have a preheat button, simply set it to the temperature you will be cooking at (400ºF (205ºC) in this case) and turn it on. For small air fryers, 2-3 minutes is sufficient and for large air fryers, you should let it run for 5 minutes. After the time is up, add your food and cook it as instructed.
😋 More Great Air Fryer Appetizers
- Frozen French Fries - Make perfectly cooked french fries with ease in your air fryer!
- Crispy Potato Skins - The ultimate game day appetizer complete with bacon, cheese, and sour cream!
- Fried Ham & Cheese Sandwich - Elevate your sandwich game by popping it in the air fryer!
- Fried Pickles - An easy appetizer for parties, movie nights, or any occasion!
- Tater Tots - These tater tots are wonderfully crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp - Easy coconut shrimp with the perfect amount of crunch!
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📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- Condiments (ketchup mustard, etc.) (optional)
Instructions
- For a convection oven style air fryer: Preheat your air fryer by selecting 'AIR FRY' and setting the cooking temperature to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 4 minutes for smaller hot dogs like Oscar Mayer and Ball Park, or for 6 minutes for larger hot dogs like Johnsonville or Zweigle's.For a basket style air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Place the hot dogs on your convection oven style air fryer racks, or the basket of your air fryer. Leave spacing between the hot dogs for even cooking. Depending on the number of hot dogs you are cooking, this may need to be done in batches.8 hot dogs
- For a convection oven style air fryer: Once your air fryer indicates to 'ADD FOOD' place the racks onto the guides in your air fryer. Close the door and start the cooking cycle.When the air fryer indicates to 'TURN FOOD' move the top rack to the bottom guides, and the bottom to the top. Turn the hot dogs, if needed, before closing the door again to finish the cooking cycle.*Watch the hot dogs closely toward the end of the cooking cycle to prevent them from bursting, or puncture the ends to allow steam to release (not my favorite option as you tend to lose the juices).
- For a basket style air fryer: Set the cooking time for 4 minutes for smaller hot dogs like Oscar Mayer and Ball Park, or for 6 minutes for larger hot dogs like Johnsonville or Zweigle's. Place the basket with your hot dogs into the air fryer and close the air fryer to start the cooking process.Turn and roll the hot dogs at the half way point during the cooking time.
- For a convection style air fryer: You can either place your cooked hot dogs in the buns to toast, or place the buns on your racks after removing the hot dogs. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes with the 'AIR FRY' setting.For a basket style air fryer: Place the cooked hot dogs into the buns and set back into your air fryer basket. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast the buns.
- Remove cooked hot dogs and buns (or assemble hot dogs and buns) once cooked and toasted and serve with your favorite condiments.8 hot dog buns, Condiments (ketchup mustard, etc.)
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Notes
- Always air fry in a single layer. This goes for just about anything. If you stack the hotdogs, it will steam them, and not only will they not cook evenly, but they won't get crispy on the outside.
- This recipe will work for all-beef hot dogs, pork hot dogs, blended hot dogs, and even veggie dogs!
- I've never had a problem with hot dogs exploding in the air fryer. If you are worried about it, you can certainly score them a few times with a sharp knife, though I don't think it is necessary.
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