Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs
Crispy hot dogs air-fried until golden, nestled in toasted buns and topped with warm chili and melted cheddar cheese. Quick assembly and finishing step in the air fryer melds flavors and textures into a satisfying handheld meal.
Ingredients
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 hot dogsbeef franks1:1
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- 1 cup chilibeef stew1:1
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- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- oil, for spraying
Instructions
- 1
Lightly coat hot dogs with oil spray and place in air fryer basket.
- 2
Air fry at 380°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. For extra crispy hot dogs, air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes instead.
- 3
Heat chili while hot dogs cook.
- 4
Place hot dogs in buns, top with chili and cheddar cheese, then air fry for about one minute to warm and crisp the bread, cheese, and chili.
Good to Know
Store leftover chili separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Prepare chili up to 1 day ahead. Cook hot dogs fresh for best results.
Serve immediately while bread is crispy and cheese is melted.
Common Mistakes
Skip flipping to avoid uneven browning on hot dogs.
Omit final air fry step to avoid soggy buns and cold cheese.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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