Crispy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

Closeup of the air fryer grilled cheese hot dogs to show the golden brown on the outside, in an air fryer basket.

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Crispy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

This air fryer hot dog grilled cheese takes two comfort foods and folds them into one easy sandwich. Buttered white bread wraps around melty cheddar and a butterflied beef hot dog, then the air fryer crisps it golden in about 7 minutes. It uses just 4 simple ingredients! It is a fun lunch, snack, or quick dinner that both kids and grown-ups love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time12

Course: Air Fryer Dinners, Air Fryer Recipes, Lunch Ideas

Servings: servings

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

My favorite air fryer
toothpicks

Ingredients

2 pieces white bread
2 slices cheddar cheese
2 hot dogs
1 tablespoon butter for spreading

Instructions

Butter one side of each piece of bread.
Cut the hot dogs in half longways, but do not cut all the way through, so they butterfly open flat.
Place a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of each piece of bread. Set a butterflied hot dog on top, then fold the bread in half so the buttered sides face out. Hold each one closed with 2 toothpicks.
Place in a preheated air fryer at 360°F for about 7 minutes, until the bread is nice and golden brown and the cheese is melted. Flip it halfway through the cooking time.
Let cool for a minute, remove the toothpicks, and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes to bring back the crisp bread. Skip the microwave, which softens the crust. Always remove the toothpicks before serving, especially to kids. Sliced cheese melts more evenly than shredded and is less likely to slip out the sides. For a little kick, swap in pepper jack, or add a cooked strip of bacon with the hot dog.

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