Easy Air Fryer Hot Dogs

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Learn how to make air fryer hot dogs with toasted buns in minutes. This is a super simple recipe to get perfectly cooked, juicy hot dogs and even toasted buns. I have been making these hot dogs for years and they are seriously are THE BEST!

Hot dogs in buns in an air fryer basket.


 

Why you will love cooking hot dogs in the air fryer

A sure thing, “winner dinner”, in our house is air fryer hot dogs. No need to fire up the grill because cooking hot dogs in the air fryer is seriously so easy and in my opinion taste even better than the grill.

Hot dogs are one of those foods that can be prepared several different ways. You can boil hot dogs, grill them, cook them in the microwave, but I think the best way is cooking them in the air fryer.

A few reasons we love cooking hot dogs in the air fryer are that it’s fast, they cook evenly, and easy to clean-up. It really is a game changer. The hot dogs brown up perfectly, are juicy, and have a slightly crisp outside and tender inside. They have a very similar taste and texture to cooking them on the grill.

Serve them up with some tasty sides like corn, pasta salad, and potato salad and you have a delicious meal.

Ingredients for air fryer hot dogs

  • Hot dogs – Choose your favorite hot dogs like Nathen’s, Hebrew National, Ball Park, or Oscar Mayer.
  • Buns – I like using pre-cut hot dog buns.
  • Toppings – Choose your favorite toppings. Keep scrolling for some suggestions.
  • Air fryer – This recipe can be used for all air fryers.
Plate of hot dogs, buns, and air fryer basket.

How to cook air fryer hot dogs

Scroll to the bottom for a full, printable recipe, ingredients, and video.

Step one: Cut several slits in each hot dog to help prevent bursting.

Hot dog on a plate with knife cutting into it.

Step two: Place hot dogs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Step three: Carefully remove the cooked hot dogs and place in a bun. Place the whole bun and hot dog back in the air fryer basket. Cook another 1-2 minutes to toast up the bun. Add your favorite toppings and serve.

Hot dogs in buns in the air fryer.

Heather’s tips for the best air fryer hot dogs

  • No need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
  • Don’t forget to cut the slits using a sharp knife. This is an important step because it helps the hot dogs cook evenly and helps prevent bursting.
  • Place the hot dogs in a single layer in the basket. You can fit as many as you like, just make sure to leave a little room around each hot dog so that it cooks evenly.
  • If you like your hot dog a little more done, add another 1-2 minutes of extra time.
  • Try brushing the buns with melted butter before toasting for extra flavor and a perfectly toasted bun.

Hot dog toppings

There are so many ways to dress up a hot dog with toppings. Classic ketchup and mustard to pickles like these Chicago style hot dogs. A few of our other favorite hot dog toppings include:

What to serve with air fryer hot dogs

Hot dogs pair well with a variety of things like fries, baked beans, and chips. A few other favorite hot dog side dishes include:

How to store

Uncooked: Keep any uncooked hot dogs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If the package is unopened, it can be kept for 2 weeks.

Cooked: Store any leftover hot dogs in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Reheat: Reheat the hot dogs in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes. You can also reheat the in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

Cooking Hot Dogs In The Air Fryer FAQ’s

How long does it take to cook hot dogs in an air fryer?

Hot dogs will cook in 5-6 minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F. If you are toasting the buns, add another 1-2 minutes.

How many hot dogs can I cook in the air fryer?

You can cook as many hot dogs that will fit in your air fryer basket as long as they are in a single layer. Most air fryers will hold up to 8 hot dogs without the bun.

How to cook frozen hot dogs in the air fryer?

If you have frozen hot dogs in the freezer, cook them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.

How to reheat hot dogs in the air fryer?

Reheat any leftover hot dogs in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 3 minutes or until heated through.

Hot dogs on a plate with french fries.

More easy air fryer recipes to try

If you make this air fryer hot dog recipe please let me know in the comments and leave a star rating. What is your favorite hot dog topping?

Hot dogs in buns in an air fryer basket.
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs

By Heather Seeley
Air fryer hot dogs are the BEST! They are so easy to make in just minutes with the help of an air fryer. You can even toast your hot dog bun in the air fryer. Air fryer hot dogs are a little crispy on the inside while staying tender and juicy on the inside. A fun, easy meal.
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 9 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional

Instructions 

  • Cut 3-4 slits in each hot dog to help prevent bursting. Place the hot dogs in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Check the doneness. If you prefer the hot dogs to be more cooked, add 1-2 minutes cooking time.
  • Optional: If you would like a buttered bun, lightly brush melted butter on the hot dog buns.
  • If you would like toasted hot dog buns, place each cooked hot dog in a bun. Place the whole bun and hot dog in the air fryer basket. Cooke for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add your favorite toppings and serve.

Video

Notes

  • No need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
  • Don’t forget to cut the slits using a sharp knife. This is an important step because it helps the hot dogs cook evenly and helps prevent bursting.
  • Place the hot dogs in a single layer in the basket. You can fit as many as you like, just make sure to leave a little room around each hot dog so that it cooks evenly.
  • If you like your hot dog a little more done, add another 1-2 minutes to the cook time.
  • Try brushing the buns with melted butter before toasting for extra flavor and a perfectly toasted bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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