Frozen Hot dogs in Air fryer

Name: Frozen Hotdogs in Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 medium hotdogs; 3 medium hotdog buns; 2 tablespoons mustard; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons cheese (cheddar, grated)

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Frozen hot dogs in air fryer is delicious and can be done in just about 10 minutes. This is a great option when you are short of time and need meals or snacks to make for the family.

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We have been cooking hotdogs at the stove top for years. Hotdogs are great for breakfast.

Our usual practice is to thaw it before cooking when we cook it right out from the freezer.

However, with the advent of air fryers, cooking hotdogs makes it so easy and quick. We are not doing it any other way since.

Ingredients:

You will only need the following items in order to make frozen hot dogs in air fryer.

Hotdogs- you may use whatever brand and flavor you like. For us, we always go with our local favorite brand that has a cheese on it. It is my Pumpkin’s all-time favorite. And so is hubby.
Hotdog buns – hotdogs alone are not enough for us. So we would put the hot dogs in a hot dog bun to make it more filling and enough for us to get through to the next meal.

Toppings:

This is our usual go-to toppings for air fryer hotdogs.

mustard – this makes this simple meal or snack delicious.
ketchup – this gives contrast to the taste of mustard and cheese.
cheese – we in the family are cheese lovers. So adding cheese to this hotdog buns is so satisfying.

Topping Ideas for a Loaded Air Fryer Hot dogs

What I am using in this recipe are the basics that we use at home. But you can definitely elevate the flavors of your hotdogs and make it fully loaded. That would make it more satisfying and a joy to devour.

pickles or pickle relish
caramelized onions
hot sauce – if you want some heat and kick on you hotdogs
chili
ranch dressing
thousand island dressing
coleslaw
cooked bacon
cooked ham slices
tomatoes
fresh sliced cucumbers
grilled pineapple
grilled corn
jalapeno peppers
mayonnaise
peanut butter
pulled pork

How to Cook Hot Dogs in Air Fryer

Start by preheating your air fryer at 390F.
Meanwhile, cut hotdog buns halfway at the middle.
Cook hotdogs in the air fryer for 5 minutes.
Place the cooked hotdogs in the bun and cook to the air fryer for 2 more minutes. We want the buns to be toasty so we are putting it as well in the air fryer.
Put the toppings of your choice.
Consume right away. Share and enjoy.

Why You will Love this Recipe

It is fast to make. No need of thawing your frozen hotdogs.
It will make you full.
You can make it more tasteful depending on your preference – by adding your favorite toppings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are hot dogs cooked in the air fryer good?

Yes, they are absolutely good. They may differ a little bit in terms of texture but they are generally good.

How long to cook frozen hot dogs in air fryer?

Cooking frozen hotdogs in air fryer will only take 5 minutes. That is for preheated air fryer. However, cooking time may be shorter or longer depending on the size of your hotdogs.

Cocktail hot dogs may cook at only 2-3 minutes because they are small. However, if you are using jumbo hotdogs, you may add longer cooking time.

Hot dog air fryer temperature?

Both fresh and frozen hot dogs can be cooked in the air fryer for 390F or 200C. However, frozen ones will cook a little bit longer compared to the fresh ones.

Is this recipe meal prep friendly?

I personally do not meal prep hot dogs as they are so fast to cook. Hot dogs are best eaten when they are freshly cooked from the air fryer.

However, you may cook them in advance if you are eating it for later like packed snacks.

Can I reheat hot dogs in air fryer?

Yes, you can. Put the hot dogs in the preheated air fryer for 2 minutes or until your hot dogs are heated through.

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