To cook hot dogs in an air fryer, the typical recommended time is between 3 to 6 minutes at 400°F (204°C), depending on the thickness of the hot dogs and your preferred level of browning.
- For standard-sized hot dogs, cooking at 400°F for about 3 to 4 minutes is usually sufficient. Flip them halfway through for even cooking
- Thicker or jumbo hot dogs may require 6 to 8 minutes at 390-400°F to reach the desired doneness
- Some prefer to score the hot dogs with shallow cuts before cooking to prevent bursting and achieve crispier edges, but this is optional
- After cooking the hot dogs, you can optionally toast the buns in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes at the same temperature for a warm, slightly crispy bun
In summary, a good approach is:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Cook hot dogs for 3-6 minutes, flipping halfway, depending on size.
- Optionally place hot dogs in buns and air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast buns.
This method yields juicy, crispy hot dogs with minimal effort and cleanup
