Skip the grill and cook these mouth watering Air Fryer Hot Dogs just the way you like them in half the time.

You’ll never want to cook them differently after you learn how to cook hot dogs in air fryer. Using your favorite brand of hot dogs, a delicious bun, and all your favorite fixings, you can have an all American meal in minutes!

Get ready for baseball season and summer get togethers with this tasty recipe. You will love pairing this quick meal with a refreshing glass of Homemade Lemonade and a side of Easy Macaroni Salad. Don’t forget to try our other air fryer favorites like Taquitos in Air Fryer, Air Fryer Corn Dogs, and Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer.

Air fryer cooked hot dogs at the bottom of an air fryer basket in hot dog buns.

Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Hot Dogs

  • With the air fryer you can get a quick and easy perfectly cooked hot dog!
  • These are totally kid friendly and approved. The whole family will love them.
  • Hot dogs make the perfect meal for a cook out or barbecue.
  • You don’t need a grill to get that tasty baseball approved dog.
  • A 4th of July ready meal that takes minutes to cook and prepare!
Ingredients for air fryer hot dogs displayed in a row.

Ingredients

  • Hot Dogs: Use your favorite brand of hot dogs for this recipe. I love the Nathan’s hot dogs!
  • Ketchup: All hot dogs need a little ketchup to add that classic flavor combination.
  • Mustard: Use your favorite brand of mustard for a traditional meal.
  • Pickles: An optional topping to add to make this a complete flavor bursting dish. You can’t go wrong with adding a dill spear to any hot dog.

Kitchen Tools

First, you need an air fryer, I love this one. You will also need some kitchen tongs to grab the hot dogs when they are done.

Hot dogs cooked at the bottom of an air fryer basket.

How To Cook Hot Dogs in Air Fryer

  1. Preheat. The air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Add. The hot dogs to the bottom of of the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook. For 4-8 minutes depending on how crispy you want the outside.
  4. Toast. The buns in the air fryer if you prefer them hot and toasted!
  5. Top. The hot dogs with your favorite toppings.
Hot dogs in the bottom of an air fryer basket in buns.

Recipe Tips & Variations

  • Make A Large Batch. If you are feeding a large crowd this is a perfect dinner to make large batches. The larger the air fryer you have, the more you can make at a time.
  • Polish or Beef. Get creative with the type of hot dogs you buy. You can use polish or beef, or you can even get cheddar or jalapeno brat-style hot dogs.
  • Gluten-Free Buns. If you need to make this a gluten-free meal, you can easily get your favorite brand of gluten-free buns.
  • Versatile Toppings. Make it different every time by mixing up the toppings you use. Make it Chicago style with onions and peppers, keep it traditional with mustard and ketchup, or make it a chili dog.
Hot dogs in a bun with a pickle, mustard, and ketchup on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should you cook hot dogs in an air fryer?

You can cook hot dogs in the air fryer for 4-8 minutes depending on how cooked you want the outside of the hot dog. For a crispier outside cook for a longer time.

Are Air Fried Hot Dogs Healthier?

Generally, when you air fry something versus deep fry a food it is healthier. The hot dogs are cooked evenly and have a delicious taste without adding additional fat or grease.

Is it better to air fry or bake hot dogs?

Air fryers are much faster at cooking hot dogs and give you great results. We recommend using an air fryer versus baking a hot dog.

Hot dogs in an air fryer with ketchup mustard on top and in a bun.

What To Serve With Hot Dogs

Here are some of my favorite sides and drinks to serve with hot dogs:

And don’t forget dessert!

Two hot dogs on a plate with all the fixings.

Storing

  • Store. Cooked Air Fryer Hot Dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat. By adding them back into a preheated air fryer and cooking until hot all the way through. The texture may change once reheated.

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Servings: 4

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 12 minutes
Perfect for game day and summer get togethers, Air Fryer Hot Dogs are cooked in half the time, and made with a crispy outside, topped with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
 

  • 4-8 hot dogs
  • Hot dog buns
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Pickles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
  • Place hot dogs in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4-8 minutes depending on how crispy you like the outside of your hot dog to be.
  • Toast the buns: If you want to toast the buns, place the cooked hot dogs inside the buns and place them back in the air fryer for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Make A Large Batch. If you are feeding a large crowd this is a perfect dinner to make large batches. The larger the air fryer you have, the more you can make at a time.
  • Polish or Beef. Get creative with the type of hot dogs you buy. You can use polish or beef, or you can even get cheddar or jalapeño brat-style hot dogs.
  • Gluten-Free Buns. If you need to make this a gluten-free meal, you can easily get your favorite brand of gluten-free buns.
  • Versatile Toppings. Make it different every time by mixing up the toppings you use. Make it Chicago style with onions and peppers, keep it traditional with mustard and ketchup, or make it a chili dog.
  • Store. Cooked Air Fryer Hot Dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat. By adding them back into a preheated air fryer and cooking until hot all the way through. The texture may change once reheated.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 308mg, Potassium: 66mg, Vitamin C: 0.04mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner
Author: Jennifer
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