Air Fryer Hot Dogs

An air fried hot dog on a plate with chips and a pickle.

Air Fryer Hot Dogs are faster, easier, and tastier than microwaving! Learn a simple trick to keep them from splitting and get perfect results every time.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings (1 hot dog each)

Calories 230kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

8 bun-length hot dogs scored if desired (see note 1)
8 hot dog buns (see note 2)
Ketchup and mustard, for serving (see note 3)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Working in batches, add hot dogs to the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each link. Cook for 2 minutes.
Flip hot dogs and continue to cook at 400 degrees until toasted and done, about 2 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining hot dogs.
Place hot dogs into hot dog buns and cook until buns are warm and toasted, 2 minutes more. Serve with ketchup, mustard, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Hot dogs: I choose bun-length hot dogs because they are sold in package of 8, the same as the hot dog buns. Score the hot dogs to keep them from exploding and for a campfire or "off-the-grill" look (optional).
Buns: For an even crispier bun, brush bun with melted butter before placing the hot dog in the bun and air frying. For a softer bun, opt to microwave the bun 10 to 15 seconds.
Toppings: Serve with all your favorite toppings like ketchup, homemade mustard, mayonnaise, pickle relish, and onions.
Yield: This recipe makes 8 hot dogs in buns.
Storage: While best served immediately, any leftover hot dogs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

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