Cook the best Frozen Hot Dogs in your Air Fryer in less than 10 minutes. Perfectly juicy and delicious, ready to serve in buns or with fries!
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At least once a year I go through a serious hot dog period, where I want to have hot dogs in buns at least a few times a week. For this reason (and because my dog also loves them), I always keep some in smaller packages in the freezer.
And since I got my air fryer, it's even easier to cook them!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen hot dogs
- Quicker than when cooking them stovetop, in the oven, or on the grill
- Even cook straight from frozen thanks to the circulating hot air
- Super easy and done in less than 10 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes
- Frozen hot dogs: this is all you need to make this recipe! You can cook just a few or a full frozen pack at once, and you can make this with beef, pork, chicken, turkey or vegetarian hot dogs or any other type of sausage.
How to make them
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and pour a bit of water in the bottom of the air fryer basket, to avoid excessive smoke
- Place the frozen hot dogs in the preheated basket, and air fry 4 minutes to defrost. If you're cooking a full package you might need to add a few more minutes for defrosting.
- Separate the now defrosted hot dogs into a single layer, and air fry 4-6 minutes until cooked through, then serve in hot dog buns or with a side of mashed potatoes, French fries or fingerling potatoes. Don't forget the ketchup and mustard!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for the very best results
- Don't defrost the hot dogs, cook them straight from frozen
- Turn the sausages at least once for an even cook
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer - air fry at 360°F (180°C) or lower for a few minutes until heated through
Recipe FAQ
For more answers to all your Air Fryer questions - head to my complete Air Fryer FAQ.
Yes, cooking them in the air fryer is the best way to cook them.
The best way to cook frozen hot dogs is in the air fryer.
Air frying frozen hot dogs takes 8-10 minutes.
Hot dogs should always be cooked to at least an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
More quick & easy air fryer recipes
Looking for more guides to air frying frozen food?
- Frozen Fried Chicken in Air Fryer
- Frozen Sausage in Air Fryer
- Frozen Vegetables in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
- Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Recipe
Frozen Hot Dogs in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 2 frozen hot dogs
Instructions
- Place the frozen hot dogs in the air fryer basket and air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, turning them once halfway.2 frozen hot dogs
- Check to make sure they are cooked through - they should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) - then serve!
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Notes
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for the very best results
- Don't defrost the hot dogs, cook them straight from frozen
- Turn the sausages at least once for an even cook
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer - air fry at 360°F (180°C) or lower for a few minutes until heated through
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Beth M Bubonovich
I would never imagined the delicious hot dogs I prepared in the air fryer were frozen ten minutes earlier. I followed your instructions and will use this recipe a lot in the future as I usually keep hot dogs frozen for lunchtime or dinner when I just don't feel like cooking.