Indulge in a fun twist on classic hot dogs with these Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs. Perfectly crispy buns filled with gooey melted cheese and savory hot dogs, this recipe is a delightful treat for all ages.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:8 minutes
Total Time:13 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Snack
Method:Air Fryer
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dog Sandwich
4 hot dog buns
4 hot dogs
8 slices cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Serving Suggestions
Mustard or ketchup for serving
Instructions
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
Prepare Sandwiches: Butter the outside of each hot dog bun. Place a slice of cheddar cheese in the bottom half of each bun. Insert a hot dog and top with another slice of cheese. Close to form a sandwich.
Air Fry: Arrange the sandwiches in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cheese is melted.
Serve: Enjoy warm with mustard or ketchup, if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, brush buns with more butter before air frying.
Customize with different cheese varieties or add-ons like pickles or jalapeños.