Cooking hot dogs has never been easier than with the Air Fryer! Air Fryer Hot Dogs are perfectly 'grilled' in no time, with hardly any effort, and taste amazing!
Air fryer hot dogs are quick, easy, and majorly delicious. When I made these for my neighbor, she said it was the best hot dog she had ever eaten! These hot dogs are cooked in only FIVE minutes, and then you can toast the bun too! You will never go back to boiling or microwaving hot dogs after you see how easy and delicious this air fryer cooking method is!
I love the Air Fryer! It’s an appliance than can pretty much do it all. I’ve shared so many recipes with y’all, including Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Bacon, Asparagus Fries, Avocado Fries, and so many other air fryer recipes! Make these with Air Fryer Hamburgers!
How to cook hot dogs in the air fryer:
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Cooking the hot dogs could not be easier!
- Take whatever your favorite hot dog is, and place them into the Air Fryer basket. I like to score my hot dogs across the top to give a 'grilled effect' and also keep them from exploding!
- Close the Air Fryer and set to 400 degrees and 5 minutes.
- Once the time is up, carefully place the hot dogs into the buns, then place back into the air fryer for 1-2 minutes (depending on how toasted you like the buns). Remove and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
As I said, it couldn't be easier to make hot dogs in the air fryer! It's quick, simple, and they turn out majorly delicious! The fact that you can toast the bun right along with them is amazing and gives them the perfect crunch! Serve them up with some Ranch Pickles, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Tater tots or french fries for the perfect at home meal!
Hot Dog Topping options:
- For a delicious chili cheese dog, add a spoonful of chili into the bun with the hot dog before toasting the bun. Place a little slice of cheese on top, then close and cook for 2 minutes- Chili Cheese Dogs!
- Add the classics such as mustard, ketchup, relish, and onions for an original American Hot Dog!
- Caramelized onions over the top of the hot dog with mustard is a go-to for me, too!
- Add the famous In-N-Out sauce and American cheese on top of this hot dog!
- Make it a Reuben dog: Add sauerkraut into the bun with the hot dog before toasting the bun, then close and cook for 2 minutes. Add some spicy mustard over the top- YUM!
- Have you tried a Hawaiian Hot Dog?!?! Follow this easy recipe with Pineapple for a decadent dog!
- Want a little switch on the traditional hot dog? Try these beanie weenies for a fun filling meal the whole family will love!
What to serve with Air Fryer Hot Dogs:
- Creamy Pesto Pasta is full of tomatoes, artichokes, peas, and topped with a creamy pesto sauce! It’s sure to be a BBQ favorite!
- Creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese is the closest copycat recipe to Panera’s Mac and Cheese! So easy to make so delicious!
- Serve these dogs alongside an easy Air Fryer Baked Potato loaded with your favorite toppings!
- A simple wedge salad with homemade blue cheese dressing is the perfect side dish for the hot dogs!
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Mexican Street Corn Salad is a take on the popular Elotes recipe; delicious corn smothered in a spicy dressing and topped with vibrant pops of flavor!
- Ranch Pickles are delicious dill pickles marinated in ranch seasoning. With a zesty dill ranch flavor, this will be a go-to snack!
- Serve them up with some Air Fryer Tater tots or french fries, or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries for the perfect at home meal!
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
Cooking hot dogs has never been easier than in the Air Fryer! Air Fryer Hot Dogs are perfectly 'grilled' in no time and with hardly any effort!
- 4 hot dogs, scored across the tops
- 4 hot dog buns
- condiments
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Place hot dogs into the Air Fryer basket. I like to score my hot dogs across the top to give a ‘grilled effect’ and also keep them from exploding!
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Close the Air Fryer and set to 400 degrees and 5 minutes.
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Once the time is up, carefully place the hot dogs into the buns, then place back into the air fryer for 1-2 minutes (depending on how toasted you like the buns).
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Remove and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Recipe Video
Nutritional info will vary depending on brand of hot dog and bun.
Published June 2020, updated March 2022.
Stephanie says
Turned out perfectly! I just love being able to set the temperature and walk away. Super easy!
Lisalia says
I'm a sucker for anything made in my new air fryer. These were so easy and turned out perfectly.
Natasha says
It was great, it worked so well using my air fryer. Very easy to make and the kids loved how the hotdogs turned out!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These Cooking hot dogs look so fun and tasty!
Vikki says
So tasty! My new favorite way to make hot dogs when it's too hot for grilling
Jacque Hastert says
I have never thought about cooking hot dogs in my air fryer! Now, this is what I am making for lunch.
katerina @ diethood.com says
Hot dogs in the airfryer...genius!! LOVE love this!!
Ron Rushley says
The World Famous Nathan's Hot Dog restaurant offers a deep fried hotdog called the Snapper due to the fact that when you take a bite you can hear and feel the casing SNAP!
Just Airfry for 10 Minutes @ 400 Deg F for your own and healthier SNAPPER!
BTW, when I cook a Hotdog like this, the casing tends to split open lengthwise which leaves me a bit of a "Tench that is a perfect place to fill and hold your favorite condiments!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
I can't wait to try hot dogs in the air fryer! Sounds incredibly delicious!
Agnes says
Definitely so much easier and better than microwaving or boiling. Thank you! And now i'm craving a chili dog haha.
Sara Welch says
Made these yesterday for my kids lunch and it was even easier than preparing them on the grill and delicious too!
Donna says
Italian hot dogs - cook peppers and onions , when they done add frozen steak potatoes that have been thawed out in microwave , cook till potatoes are browned., cook hot dogs in air fryer
Toast Italian rolls . Add hot dog, peppers onions and potatoes serve with either mustard or ketchup or both. I personally like just mustard. First had these in a little Italian restaurant in Trento N.J. They had a jukebox with nothing but Frank Sinatra records..😊
Allyson says
Oh this sounds delicious!
John A Jacobsen says
Haven't had a italian hot dog in 40 yrs .Since I moved to florida .I miss Jimmy Buffs I could never find anything that look like pizza bread down in the Orlando area .I have been air frying hot dogs for the last 8 months its the only way
QueenRuthThickie says
Omg they look so juicy and tasty!!!! Better than a cookout
Anna says
I will never make hot dogs any other way! This is brilliant!
Beth says
These are so tasty! I will definitely be doing this again with hot dogs! Thank you!
Cathy says
My kids LOVED these! The air fryer makes such a difference!
Lily says
This is an amazing hot dog.,,,and it looks are perfect & more classy...i will trying to make it few days later....Thanks for sharing......!
Jane Doe says
We have cooked hotdogs and Italian Sausage in the air fryer for years. But toasting the buns was a definite game changer.
Allyson says
RIGHT?!?! So simple yet so smart!
Janet says
Wow, simple, quick & tasty and even a toasted bun! They were delicious!
katerina @ diethood.com says
I love, LOVE how easy and delicious this is!
Doris Layhe says
I will only make hot dogs this way from now on! Perfect every time!
Erik says
So easy, and really love that the bun is toasted too!
Erin says
YES!! This is always a crowd-pleaser!!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Oh boy, these are terrific!!! I can't wait to try this!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
This is such a fantastic idea! I am so excited to try this!
Catalina says
Oh my goodness! I would like these for my weekly movie night!
Sandra says
That's quick and easy! This will be my new favorite way to cook hotdogs!!
Ryan says
Hot dogs don't have ketchup. Ever. What in the world.
MrsSW says
Why not?
Joan says
Try it. You may find you like it.
Patty Riesett says
These hot dogs done this way remind me of the hot dogs I are as a little girl with my Mom & Grandma at the Woolworth lunch counter. Thanks for the recipe. It's a keeper for sure!
Michelle says
I love this recipe! The dogs are cooked to perfection and the buns are perfect!
Allyson says
Air Fryer hot dogs are a literal game changer!!!! So good!
MrsSW says
Yum! I love hot dogs - pickles, mustard, catsup, cole slaw - pile it on.
After seeing your recipe I really want to try them in the air fryer. (Air fryer newbie - it's still in the box.) Just to be clear - you do not preheat the air fryer?
Thanks,
Sheila
Allyson says
You will love them - no need to preheat!
Susan says
When putting the hot dogs and buns back in for 1-2 minutes, Do you heat it at 400 degrees again?
Allyson says
Yes!
Linda Kops says
I love hotdogs fixed in the airfryer.. I make mine with bacon. Score the hotdog then wrap a bacon strip around the hotdog securing with a toothpick at each end . Cook at 350 for 4min turn hotdog over and continue till bacon is done. Remove toothpicks, dress and enjoy.