Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Make perfectly juicy air fryer hot dogs every time with Ball Park bun-length franks, a simple diamond score, and buttery toasted buns. Ready in under 15 minutes with almost no cleanup.
Servings: 8 hot dogs
Calories: 46kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz / 425g package Ball Park bun-length franks (8 franks)
- 1 12 oz / 340g package hot dog buns (8 buns)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter melted (optional)
- Condiments of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Score each frank with shallow diagonal or diamond pattern cuts. Do not cut too deeply.
- Place the franks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, evenly spaced.
- Cook at 400°F for 4 to 5 minutes, checking at the 4-minute mark.
- Place the cooked franks in the buns. Brush the bun edges with melted butter and air fry at 400°F for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden. Skip this step for soft buns.
Notes
Scoring the franks is optional but recommended for even cooking and a crispier exterior. Do not cut too deeply.
Some air fryer models do not require a preheat cycle. Check your manufacturer's instructions.
If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook the franks in batches. Do not overlap.
For soft buns, skip the butter and toasting step.
Hot Dog Cooking Guide
- Frozen: Cook at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, checking at the 6-minute mark.
- Skinny franks: Check at 3 to 4 minutes.
- Jumbo franks: Check at 6 minutes and add 2 to 3 minutes as needed.
- Chicken franks: Check at 3 to 4 minutes and pull as soon as the skin starts to blister.
- Veggie and plant-based franks: Start checking at 3 minutes. Look for light browning and a warm center.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg