Super Easy Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs Recipe

I love these air fryer hot dogs! The air fryer cooks the best hot dogs! In fact, I think it is the best way to make a delicious hot dog. Not only is it healthier to cook in an Air Fryer, it also takes less time and effort until you are biting into a crispy hot dog, and toasty bun, topped with mustard, relish, ketchup, and all of your favorites!

Easy Air Fryer Hot Dogs Recipe

Air fryer cooking methods like this perfect hot dog recipe is a game changer. Sometimes you don’t have the time or energy to fire up the grill or broiler. This easy and basic Air Fryer hot dogs recipe is so much easier!

This air fryer hot dog recipe is literally the easiest way to make hot dogs! Remember boiled hot dogs? {yuck!} This is NOT that. Air fryer hot dogs come out perfectly with a really quick cooking time. Your whole family will love the juicy hot dogs fresh from air frying with this super easy dinner or BBQ idea.

I also love that you can toast your hot dog buns in the air fryer! An air fryer toasted bun is way easier than toasting them on the grill (I usually burn them that way).

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This Air Fyer Hot Dogs Recipe:

• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5-6 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

Recommended Toppings:

• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Pickle Relish 
• BBQ Sauce
• Cheese 

Instructions to Cook Hot Dogs in Air Fryer

Step 1

Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Score the top of each hot dog with a knife to prevent them from bursting.

Step 3

Place the hot dogs cut with little slits into the air fryer basket spread out a little so they are not touching each other.

Step 4

Cook for 5-6 minutes in the air fryer, shaking the basket half way through to cook evenly.

Step 5

Remove hot dogs from air fryer basket. The air fryer basket even leaves little grill marks.

(Optional) Place the buns into the air fryer basket and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. For a crunchy bun or crispy buns, leave in an extra minute little longer.

Step 6

Open your warmed hot dog buns and place the air fryer hot dogs inside. Serve immediately with your favorite hot dog toppings on a plate, paper plate or parchment paper.

Mmmmm…what a good hot dog.

I love to serve hot dogs with a traditional potato salad or our favorite of all cold pasta salads, our macaroni salad recipe.

Recipe Tips:

Make sure you lay the hot dogs in a single layer or else they all won’t get that nice doneness on the outside.

How To Store Leftover Hot Dogs

Didn’t eat all your air fryer hot dogs? That’s okay. Put then in some kind of airtight storage like a baggie or container and store them in the fridge. They should be good from about 3-5 days.

How To Store Cooked Leftover Hot Dogs In The Freezer

Cooked hot dogs freeze well and maintain their flavor for up to 4 months! Make sure you wrap them with freezer paper and then put them in a freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.

Can I Cook Frozen Hot Dogs In The Air Fryer?

The answer is yes, you can cook frozen hot dogs in the air fryer! It might take a minute or two longer to cook than if they were cool or at room temperature, but they will cook. I would recommend at least microwaving them for about 30 seconds to defrost a little, first.

What Sides To Pair With Your Air Fryer Hot Dogs

It’s that time of year where hot dogs are the perfect food. These air fryer hot dogs have some crispy skin, a fluffy texture, and has a nice snap when you bite into it. This is the perfect way to enjoy hot dogs. But what should you pair with it?

• Air fryer tater tots
• Air fryer sweet potato fries
• Air fryer onion rings
• Pickles
• Chips
• Potato Salad
• Macaroni Salad
• Cole Slaw
• Beans
• Corn on the Cob

Choose any easy and cold side dish to go with these. There are so many great options when it comes to this easy weeknight meal.

Doing this for a large crowd? Make a hot dog bar and lay out all the toppings and sides.

The Best Toppings For Air Fry Hot Dogs

Not sure what to put on your air fryer hot dogs? We got you! These are some of the best toppings to put on top of your air fryer hot dogs:

• Bacon
• Peppers
• Fresh Tomatoes
• Sauerkraut (yes it usually goes on sausages, but is good here too)
• Salsa
• Cheddar Cheese
• Coleslaw
• Condiments- Ketchup, Yellow Mustard, Mayonnaise, BBQ
• Chili (We love chili cheese dogs)
• White Onion

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes & Best BBQ Recipes

One of the best things about summer is all of the yummy BBQ food! Thanks to slow cookers, Air Fryers, Instant Pots, and indoor grill options, we aren’t limited to just enjoying summer foods during summer! Here are some of our favorite new recipes for cook outs (or cook-ins!):

Pediatrician say to be careful how you cut your kids hot dogs.

Did you love how your air fryer hot dogs turned out? What is your favorite hot dog toppings?