Air fryer hot dogs come out hot and lightly browned, with toasted buns ready in the same basket. Set the air fryer to 400°F (204°C); no preheating is required. Cook the hot dogs for about 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, then tuck them into their buns and air fry for about 2 more minutes. That’s roughly 8 minutes of cooking for an easy lunch or quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 fully cooked, refrigerated hot dogs
- 4 split hot dog buns
- 2 tablespoons ketchup, optional
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, optional
Choose buns that fit comfortably in your basket. This recipe uses standard-size hot dogs; thicker or extra-long ones may need a little more time. You don’t need oil for the hot dogs or buns.
How To Make It
Set the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the hot dogs in the basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between them for air to circulate. If four won’t fit without crowding, cook them in batches.
Air fry for about 6 minutes, turning the hot dogs with tongs after 3 minutes. They should be heated through and lightly browned. If yours are unusually thick or still cool in the center, give them more time before adding the buns.
Place each hot dog in a split bun. Return the filled buns to the basket in a single layer and air fry at 400°F (204°C) for about 2 minutes, checking after 1 minute. Remove them when the buns are warm and lightly toasted; they can brown quickly. Add ketchup and mustard after cooking, and serve right away.
Tips
Watch the buns closely. Softer buns may toast faster than sturdier ones. If your basket is too small for four assembled hot dogs, toast them in batches rather than stacking them.
Adjust for your air fryer. Basket size, airflow, and hot dog thickness affect timing. A little extra browning is fine, but don’t rely on the clock alone to tell you whether the center is hot.
Handle hot dogs safely. Use fully cooked hot dogs and follow any heating directions on the package. For people at increased risk of foodborne illness, heat the hot dogs until steaming hot—or to 165°F (74°C) on a food thermometer—before serving. Refrigerate unused hot dogs promptly.
Bring these toasted-bun hot dogs to the table with your favorite toppings.
