Air Fryer Hot Dogs are going to be your favorite way to prepare hot dogs this summer! Hot dogs in the air fryer are delicious and easy to prepare.
I seriously love a good hot dog, in my case it is a veggie dog. There are so many methods to cooking hot dogs, but I have found that using your air fryer is a quick, easy and delicious way to prepare them.
Honestly, who would have thought? Hot dogs in the air fryer? I know it sounds crazy but I think you are going to fall in love with air fried hot dogs!
If you are working with veggie dogs, they can often get tough when grilled but when you use the air fryer, it cooks them quickly and gives the outer layer enough “charred” taste to make you feel that you just grilled the dogs.
Air Fryer Hot Dogs are going to be your favorite recipe this summer. You don’t need to start up your stove top and warm your kitchen and you won’t have to wait for your grill to warm up outside. These hot dogs in the air fryer will make your life easier this summer, I promise!
If you are looking for an air fryer, we have the Power Fryer Xl and we also have a Cosori Air Fryer (ad affiliate link)
If you love your air fryer and cooking hotdogs in your air fryer, you might consider trying our air fryer corn on the cob, air fryer cauliflower tacos or air fryer green beans.
If you are just starting out, you might wonder “What is an air fryer?” Check out our description below. If you already know, just keep scrolling!
What is an Air Fryer?
It is a countertop appliance that will soon win your heart over! It is basically a smaller (the inside of it) type of convection oven that moves very hot air around.
The circulating air cooks your food quickly and evenly. I am guessing that you have probably seen an air fryer infomercial or two!
While smaller inside than a convection oven, the outside is often typically the size of a toaster oven or slightly smaller. Many people buy air fryers to use when camping in their RV or even for cooking “stinky” foods (think air fryer broccoli) outside.
How to make air fryer hot dogs
- Optional but I like to score the tops of my hot dogs before putting them into the air fryer.
- Place hot dogs into air fryer basket.
- Air fry the hot dogs at 390 degrees F for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove hot dogs, place into buns and enjoy!
What to serve with your Air Fryer Hot Dogs:
Air Fryer Hot Dog Tips:
- Depending on the “dog” you are using to make this air fryer hot dog recipe, the dog might be a bit greasy. If it is, that may cause some extra smoke with your air fryer.
- You can use this air fryer hot dog technique with vegan, vegetarian or meat hot dogs.
- You can cut very small slits in the dog of your dog to help it to cook more evenly and not expand or blow up during cooking. This is especially helpful with veggie dogs.
- You have the option of also throwing in the buns while cooking your air fryer hot dogs. This helps to soften and warm the buns. I typically put mine in during the last 1-2 minutes.
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs are going to be your favorite way to prepare hot dogs this summer! Hot dogs in the air fryer are delicious and easy to prepare.
- 4 Hot Dogs I used Veggie Dogs
Place hot dogs into air fryer basket.
Cook hot dogs in air fryer at 390 degrees F for 4-5 minutes.
Put hot dog into bun, top with your favorite condiments and enjoy!
Air Fryer Hot Dog Tips:
- Depending on the “dog” you are using to make this air fryer hot dog recipe, the dog might be a bit greasy. If it is, that may cause some extra smoke with your air fryer.
- You can use this air fryer hot dog technique with vegan, vegetarian or meat hot dogs.
- You can cut very small slits in the dog of your dog to help it to cook more evenly and not expand or blow up during cooking. This is especially helpful with veggie dogs.
- You have the option of also throwing in the buns while cooking your air fryer hot dogs. This helps to soften and warm the buns. I typically put mine in during the last 1-2 minutes.
Andrea Metlika says
June 8, 2019 at 2:23 pmNever would have thought of cooking them in the air fryer. This is awesome.
Cindy Gordon says
June 8, 2019 at 2:36 pmThank you so much!
Patty at Spoonabilities says
June 8, 2019 at 4:28 pmI love this idea for an indoor bbq. I never thought of using the air fryer like this!
Cindy Gordon says
June 8, 2019 at 4:51 pmThanks so much for checking it out!
Kate says
June 8, 2019 at 4:39 pmLooks like a great idea for some added texture! Can’t wait to try this with a veggie dog!
Cindy Gordon says
June 8, 2019 at 4:51 pmEnjoy it!
Kelly Anthony says
June 8, 2019 at 7:12 pmI’ve never had a fried hot dog but it sounds delicious. I crave hot dogs in the summer and I’m excited to try a new way to cook them.
Cindy Gordon says
June 10, 2019 at 5:03 pmSuch a new fun way to cook them! Agreed!