Frozen Hot Dogs In The Air Fryer
Frozen Hot Dogs in the Air fryer is the perfect meal when you don’t feel like cooking. They are perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. Cooked straight from the freezer in 10 minutes these frozen air fryer hot dogs are so good served in a warm brioche bun topped with ketchup and relish- no preheating required!
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Why This Recipe is So Good
- It’s quicker than the stovetop, grill or even the oven. Frozen air fryer hot dogs have a similar taste to grilled hot dogs and can be a great substitute if you don’t want preheat an actual grill.
- You don’t have to preheat the air fryer first. When you are ready to eat the last thing you want to do is wait even longer for the air fryer to preheat. You can totally skip that step with this recipe!
- It’s a super easy summer meal. They are so quick to make in literally minutes and can pair so well with almost any side dish. Enjoy with a Watermelon Mint Lemonade for the ultimate summer meal!
Recipe Ingredients
- Frozen hot dogs – All beef hot dogs have a delicious flavor and they remain juicy no matter how you cook them. There’s no need to thaw them, just pop the hot dogs into the air fryer straight from the freezer.
- Hot dog buns – Brioche hot dog buns are soft and pillowy with a hint of sweetness.
- Toppings – Top your hot dogs with your choice of toppings – ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, sweet and/or dill relish or even chili!
How to Make Frozen Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Place frozen hot dogs into the air fryer basket. Cook until they are heated through and slightly crisp on the outside.
- Serve in a warm hot dog bun with your choice of toppings.
What to serve with frozen air fryer hot dogs
- Creamy Coleslaw Recipe with Homemade Dressing
- Kale Crunch Salad
- Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Heavy Cream
- Garlic Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Potato chips
- French Fries
Tips and Tricks
- Skip defrosting, you can cook your hot dogs straight from the freezer.
- Don’t use parchment paper or foil unless you’re cooking a big batch of hot dogs. They can roll off the parchment paper and fly up into the vent at the top and burn – becoming a safety hazard.
- If you want more char on your hot dog, cook them for an extra 2 – 3 minutes.
- Reheat instructions: Reheat in the air fryer at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for 4- 5 minutes or until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions —
Absolutely! That’s the beauty of cooking in the air fryer- there’s no need to thaw first, just cook the hot dogs straight from the freezer.
Nope! Just like with thawing there’s no need to preheat your air fryer before cooking.
Looking For More Recipes?
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- Homemade Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer
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Frozen Hot Dogs In The Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Frozen beef hot dogs
- 4 Brioche hot dog buns
Toppings of choice
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Sweet relish or dill relish
Instructions
- Place frozen hot dogs into the air fryer basket.
- Set the temperature to 375 degrees and the timer for 10 minutes. Cook until the hot dogs are cooked through and slightly charred. Add a few more minutes if you want them crispier and more charred.
- Serve hot dogs immediately in a warm hot dog bun with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Skip defrosting, you can cook your hot dogs straight from the freezer.
- Don’t use parchment paper or foil unless you’re cooking a big batch of hot dogs. They can roll off the parchment paper and fly up into the vent at the top and burn – becoming a safety hazard.
- If you want more char on your hot dog, cook them for an extra 2 – 3 minutes.
- Reheat instructions: Reheat in the air fryer at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for 4- 5 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.
