Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic hot dogs with these Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs. A perfect combination of juicy beef hot dogs, gooey cheese, and flavorful buttery buns, all crisped up in the air fryer for a deliciously easy and fun meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs:
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 beef hot dogs
Cheese:
- 8 slices American or cheddar cheese
Butter Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Hot Dogs: Split the hot dog buns open and place a slice of cheese inside each bun. Add a hot dog and top with another slice of cheese.
- Butter Buns: Mix softened butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush the outside of each bun with the butter mixture.
- Air Fry: Place hot dogs in the air fryer basket and air fry for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, or jalapeños.
- Swap American cheese for mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Secure buns with toothpicks to prevent opening too much in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled cheese hot dog
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
