Air Fryer Hot Dogs

5 from 24 reviews

These air-fried hot dogs are a family favorite, offering a taste and texture that competes with the best freshly grilled hot dogs. This air fryer recipe guarantees delicious results every time! I would even go so far as to say that air fryer hot dogs rival freshly grilled hot dogs!

Cook Time6

Toasting Buns2

Total Time8

Course: Air Fryer, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Angela Latimer

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.)

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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