Air Fryer Hot Dogs {4 Minutes} - The Big Man's World ®

Name: Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Ingredients: 4 hot dogs (or as many hot dogs as your air fryer basket fits); 4 hot dog buns

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My air fryer hot dogs are a quick and easy way to cook this BBQ classic, giving you juicy and slightly crispy dogs every time. They cook up in just four minutes and need zero effort.

Making hot dogs in the air fryer was a complete accident on my end. We’d stopped using a microwave, and the grill was already filled with burgers and chicken, so I thought I’d try it in the air fryer.

Friends, this might be controversial, but I think air fryer hot dogs are even better than grilled ones. I can’t believe it has taken me so long to make them this way! Since this fabulous experiment, my family has enjoyed air-fried hot dogs almost weekly!

Table of Contents

Why I love this recipe
Key Ingredients
How to cook hot dogs in an air fryer
Arman’s recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
More easy air fryer dinner ideas
Air Fryer Hot Dogs (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

Incredibly fast and easy. With just 5 minutes of cooking time and minimal clean-up, it doesn’t get simpler than cooking hot dogs this way.
No mess. Like air fryer Italian sausage, microwave or grilled hot dogs are notorious for splattering and causing a mess, but not by using the air fryer.
Versatile. I’ll whip up a few of these when I want a simple yet filling dinner or when the grill is already crowded. When paired with my air fryer onion rings or air fryer French fries, my family thinks they are in for a treat.
Fun to customize. Like any classic hot dog, you can jazz them up a plethora of ways. I’ve included plenty of ideas for you below!

Love grilling classics in the air fryer? Try air fryer hamburgers, air fryer brats, air fryer bacon, and air fryer sausage links.

★★★★★ REVIEW

“I typically microwave hot dogs, but tried them in the air fryer and they are a game changer. The hot dogs are crisp but still SO juicy in the middle.” – Samantha

Key Ingredients

Hot dogs. Any store-bought hot dogs will work perfectly for these. I like using jumbo hot dogs, but skinny ones and also skinless ones are fine.
Hot dog buns. While they aren’t technically necessary, I prefer to serve my hot dogs on buns.
Toppings. I like to top my dogs with mustard, ketchup, and pickle relish, but feel free to use your favorites!

How to cook hot dogs in an air fryer

This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

Step 1 – Score. Use a sharp knife to cut diagonal slits into each hot dog.

Step 2 – Air fry. Arrange the hot dogs in the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 3 – Assemble and serve. Place the hot dogs in toasted buns and top with your favorite condiments. Enjoy!

Arman’s recipe tips

Leave room in the air fryer. I found that cooking the hot dogs in batches gave me the juiciest and crispiest hot dogs. Do not pile the hot dogs on top of each other, or else the outsides won’t crisp up well.
Line the air fryer. Clean-up in my kitchen just wouldn’t be as easy without my disposable air fryer liners. They work just the same as parchment paper but fit perfectly in the round air fryer basket. If you don’t have these liners, you can use aluminum foil instead.
Always score the hot dogs. And try to keep the slits even for the best results. You’ll want to slice on a diagonal, making short little slits. 3 to 4 slits per hot dog should be good.

air fryer hot dogs with mustard and relish.

Frequently asked questions

How to cook frozen hot dogs in the air fryer?

Cooking hot dogs from frozen is a great way to save even more time when making this meal. I usually add 4 to 5 minutes to the cooking time to ensure they’re thawed and cooked through.

How to reheat hot dogs in the air fryer?

Preheat the air fryer to 350F and reheat any leftovers for two minutes.

More easy air fryer dinner ideas

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