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Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs

These air fryer hot dogs in toasted buns turn out perfectly crisp in minutes with the help of your air fryer. Top with ketchup, mustard, relish, chili, or condiments of choice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine british
Servings 4 people
Calories 1040 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Ensure it has a sufficient basket size for your batch.
  • 1 Tongs For safely handling hot buns and hot dogs.
  • 1 Plate For holding toasted buns and serving the finished hot dogs.
  • 1 Small Pastry Brush (Optional) For buttering buns.
  • 1 Small Paring Knife (Optional) For scoring hot dogs.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 4 hot dogs

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Victor Protasio / Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
  • Place buns in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in the preheated air fryer until crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove buns to a plate. Victor Protasio / Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
  • Place hot dogs in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook for 3 minutes. Victor Protasio / Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
  • Serve hot dogs in toasted buns. Victor Protasio / Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Notes

For optimal bun texture and flavor, lightly brush the interior of the buns with melted butter or a neutral oil before air frying; this aids in achieving a beautiful golden crisp. To enhance the hot dogs' texture and allow for better caramelization, make a few shallow diagonal cuts across them before cooking. Be mindful of cooking times, as air fryers are efficient and can quickly dry out hot dogs or over-crisp buns. Experiment with premium hot dogs and artisanal buns for a noticeable upgrade. Consider elevated toppings like gourmet mustards, pickled onions, or a fresh slaw to transform this simple dish.