Air Fried Hot Dogs. Quick and easy hot dogs cooked in the Air Fryer give you perfect hot dogs every time and are done in less than 10 minutes! Air Fryer hot dogs give you grilled hot dog flavor with out having to start up the grill!
Air Fried Hot Dogs
There are quite a few ways to cook hot dogs however in our house we only grill hot dogs or air fry hot dogs. Boiling and microwaving are not options as no one in my house is a fan of those cooking options.
When you cook a hot dog in the air fryer you get the grilled taste you love with a much quicker cook time! When you are wanting the perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside hot dog with out having to turn on the grill the Air Fryer is going to be your go to.
What is the best Hot dog?
Not all hot dogs are created equal. You want a high quality non processed hot dog. There are quite a few brands that are the best hot dogs to eat while eating a low carb diet or keto.
Of course you can make any brand of hot dog in the air fryer with these directions but our go to hot dog brands are Applegate Naturals, Simple Nature Organic Hotdogs (Found at Aldi), Hebrew National Uncured Beef Franks and Hebrew National Beef Franks.
Tips for Making Hot Dogs in an Air Fryer
Cut small slits. Add little slices to the top of each hotdog to prevent them from splitting while cooking.
Single layer. Only cook them in a single layer, do not stack them or they will not cook thoroughly.
Read your instructions. Some air fryers will require you to use cooking spray when you are using them, others don’t so be sure to check the specific directions for yours.
How Many Hot Dogs can I air Fry at one time?
Depending on the size of your air fryer you can cook up to 12 hot dogs at one time.
How Long does it take to cook a hot dog in the Air Fryer?
Depending on if you are cooking thin hot dogs like bun length or the thicker ones the cook time will vary between 5 and 7 minutes. If you are wanting a more charred and smokey flavor then cook them for 10 minutes.
What temperature do you cook hot dogs at in an Air Fryer?
I have found that we get the best crispy outside while being cooked all the way thru hot dogs when I cook them at 400°F.
What is the best Air Fryer?
There are many different air fryers out there, amongst our team of foodies our favorites are the Cuisinart Air Fryer and convection oven combo, Power XL Pro and the Ninja Foodi 9-in-One. If you don’t have either of them you can use the air fryer you have, but if you are looking to get started with cooking food in an air fryer then our suggestion is that you want to get one of those.
Best Low Carb Hot Dog Toppings
- Sugar-free ketchup
- onions
- yellow mustard
- mayo
- Cheese
- brown mustard
- Sauerkraut
- pickles
What to Serve with Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are great for a large gathering or a quick weeknight dinner because there are not many side dishes that don’t go well with them. I always make veggies and fruit but there are lots of other side dishes too. If you are looking for side dish ideas check out some of our favorites.
- Low Carb Broccoli Salad with Bacon
- Keto Mac and Cheese
- Low Carb Broccoli Slaw
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Low Carb Hot Dog bun Options
When enjoying hot dogs while sticking to a low carb diet there are a few different ways you can enjoy them.
- Butter Lettuce.
- Pickle Hot dog bun.
- low carb SOLA buns
- Low Carb Bread
Air fried hotdog Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs
- Butter lettuce or low carb SOLA buns if you are not low carb or your favorite hot dog bun.
How to Make Air Fried Hot Dogs
Using a paring knife add little slices to the top of each hotdog.
Placed the hotdogs in the basket of your air fryer.
Turn the air fryer to 400°F for 5-7 minutes. At the halfway point flip your hotdogs over.
Serve with your favorite toppings in a leaf of the lettuce or a bun, if low carb try something like the low carb SOLA buns.
Looking for more Air fryer recipes? Check these out!
- Air Fryer steak
- Air Fried Bacon
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Garlic Lime Chicken
- Air Fried Asparagus
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Air fried hotdogs
Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs
- Butter lettuce or low carb SOLA buns if you are not low carb or your favorite hot dog bun.
Instructions
- Using a paring knife add little slices to the top of each hotdog.
- Placed the hotdogs in the basket of your air fryer.
- Turn the air fryer to 400°F for 5-7 minutes. At the halfway point flip your hotdogs over.
- Serve with your favorite toppings in a leaf of the lettuce or a bun, if low carb try something like the low carb SOLA buns.
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