Air Fryer Chili Cheese Hot Dogs

Air Fried Chili Cheese Hot Dogs Recipe

Previously, our air fryer hot dogs recipe was such a hit and went viral. Thanks everyone! So here are again by adding bacon for another round of hot dog obsession! Everyone in the test kitchen devoured these bacon wrapped hot dogs for lunch after the first recipe test. Here’s the recipe for bacon hot dogs version. Today we’re  sharing this air fryer chili cheese hot dog version that’s for all chili lovers! Our air frying technique is so simple and all you need to do is add your favorite warmed-up chili. Add some cheese on the air fryer warmed bun and bam! These air fried chili cheese hot dogs are super amazing. 

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Make Homemade Chili for Better Taste

Making homemade chili is so easy and it definitely tastes better!  Homemade chili tastes so much better because you can customize the flavors to your personal taste. Best of all, the fresh flavors from the ground beef and spices can’t be beat. We have four different chili recipes for you to enjoy. There’s chicken chili options too for a lower fat version. The possibilities are endless and having left over chili isn’t a bad thing. Add the chili on fries or a baked potato. It’s all good! 

How To Cook Chili Cheese Hot Dogs in Air Fryer

Your kids are going to love these and with supervision, they can learn how to cook air fried hot dogs themselves! Within 15 minutes, you can have chili cheese dogs for a crowd. Larger air fryers can cook more and you can definitely make a party of out it! Prepare and have all your ingredients laid out and within a few minutes you’re ready for a party!

Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Make suer to warm the buns in the air fryer, yum! You can cook the hot dogs to what ever doneness you like. Just check them halfway though the cooking time and adjust the remainder of your time to your personal taste and texture.

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Ingredients

• 4 hot dog buns
• 4 hot dogs
• 1 cup (240 ml) chili
• 1/2 cup (57 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• oil for spraying

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Instructions 

• Add a light spray or brush of oil on the hot dogs. Place the hot dogs in the air fryer basket.
• Air Fry at 380°F for 8-10 minutes depending on your preferred texture and size of hot dogs. If you like your hot dogs extra crispy, air fry at 400°F for about 6-8 minutes. Flip the hot dogs half way through cooking.
• Heat the chili while the hot dogs cook. Set aside.
• Place hot dogs in buns then add chili and cheese on top. Cook in the air fryer for about one minute to warm and crisp the bread, cheese and chili.

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).

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Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 610mg, Potassium: 250mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 385IU, Vitamin C: 54.5mg, Calcium: 148mg, Iron: 3mg

Course: Sandwiches

Cuisine: Air Fryer

Calories: 269

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Hope you enjoy our air fryer chili dogs! This recipe was originally published in 2020 and re-published in 2021. Here’s some great healthy air fryer recipes.