Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Posted: 06/29/20
Updated: 06/17/22
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The air fryer makes perfect ballpark-style hot dogs in just a few minutes, with a golden, lightly toasted bun to take it all to the next level! Easy and super quick, perfect for summer entertaining or a super simple weeknight dinner!
When I think about summer barbecues from my childhood, I always think about hot dogs. I have so many fond memories of warm, perfectly cooked hot dogs in thick buns, loaded with ketchup and mustard. This recipe makes those summertime hot dogs super easy to throw together for picnics or just for lunch!
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- Hot dogs – You can use any type of hot dog with this method, including beef, pork, kosher, turkey, or veggie.
- Hot dog buns – Cooking your buns in the air fryer helps them get a little crispy.
How To Make Them
The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!
- Preheat the air fryer at 400º F for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the hot dogs and cook for 4 minutes.
- Open the air fryer basket. Using tongs, remove the hot dogs, and put them inside the buns.
- Put the hot dogs inside the buns in the air fryer basket and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove and top however you like! (See my suggestions below.)
Some of Our Fave Toppings
If you have space, set up a hot dog bar with a variety of different toppings and condiments. If not, you can do what I did and top each hot dog differently. That way everyone can have one or two (or more) hot dogs of their choice!
- Ketchup and mustard
- Ketchup, mustard, and relish
- Chili, cheese, and white onion
- Chicago dog: Yellow mustard, white onion, relish, dill pickle spear, tomato, chili peppers, and celery salt
- Pico, jalapeno slices, and cotija
- Sauerkraut and spicy mustard
- Yellow mustard and red onions
Chef’s Tips
- Use gluten-free buns if you are on a gluten-free diet.
- If you’re on keto, you can use lettuce cups, store-bought keto hot dog buns, or make your own.
More Delicious Summer Recipes
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with Honey Butter
- Instant Pot Potato Salad
- Sausage in the Air Fryer
- 3-Ingredient Watermelon Margarita Recipe
- Asparagus Salad
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
The air fryer makes perfect ballpark-style hot dogs in just a few minutes, with a golden, lightly toasted bun to take it all to the next level!
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Ingredients
- 7 hot dogs any kind
- 7 hot dog buns see Notes
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tongs
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit. Once air fryer is preheated, add hot dogs to basket, working in batches if needed depending on size of air fryer. Return basket to air fryer and cook hot dogs 4 minutes.
- Carefully remove basket from air fryer. Use tongs to remove hot dogs from basket and place inside hot dog buns.
- Return hot dogs in buns to air fryer basket, working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding basket. Return basket to air fryer and cook 2 minutes. Remove hot dogs from basket and repeat with any remaining hot dogs. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
- Make it Gluten Free: Use gluten free buns
- Make it Keto: Use lettuce cups, store-bought keto hot dog buns, or make your own keto hot dog buns.
Topping Ideas
- Ketchup and mustard
- Ketchup, mustard, and relish
- Chili, cheese, and white onion
- Pico de gallo, jalapeno slices, and cotija
- Sauerkraut and spicy mustard
- Yellow mustard and red onions
- Chicago Dog: yellow mustard, white onion, relish, dill pickle spear, tomato, chili peppers, and celery salt
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1hot dog, Calories: 229kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 520mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 3mg, Net Carbs: 29g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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