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These Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs are quick to make, easy to assemble, and perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll dream of ballpark days with these chili dogs.

chili cheese dog topped with diced red onion in a yellow basket with red and white paper

Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs Recipe

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Everyone has comfort foods — things they grew up eating that still bring back those fond memories, even with just a whiff.

These Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs are one of my greatest comfort foods.

The snap of the hot dog buried under hearty chili, creamy cheese, and crunchy red onion combine for the most perfect treat of a dinner!

These chili dogs can easily be made vegetarian with a veggie hot dog and vegetarian chili.

This recipe lists some basic ingredients, but feel free to mix it up!

Not everyone is a fan of mustard, or raw red onion, but most people love a great chili dog.

Need more air fryer ideas for a cookout without the grill? Try my Air Fryer Hamburgers for a quick, juicy hamburger without all the smoke.

chili cheese dogs topped with diced red onion in an air fryer basket

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHILI CHEESE DOGS

While you need hot dogs, chili, and cheese, the rest of the ingredients are up to you! Got a house of picky eaters?

Let everyone dress their own before the final cooking step!

Start by scoring your hot dogs with a knife or fork and place them in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 5 minutes at 390 degrees F (or 198 degrees C!), flipping hot dogs about halfway through cook time.
During the cook time, prep your toppings! I like to use chili, shredded cheese, and diced red onion.
Remove hot dogs from basket and place into buns.
Then, top hot dogs with chili.
Next, add your shredded cheese.
Finally, add the red onions (or any ingredients you're adding other than mustard, ketchup, and other sauce options) and move loaded chili dogs into your air fryer basket and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve with your favorite party sides and enjoy!

steps to make air fryer chili cheese dogs

HOW TO SERVE AIR FRYER CHILI CHEESE DOGS

Everyone has their ideal hot dog toppings — I prefer to keep it simple with some chili, cheese, onions, red onions, and a little mustard.

Looking for more crunch? Add some corn chips, potato chips, or maybe a sweet onion instead of a red onion for the same crunch but less bite.

Want to kick this up a notch? Use your own chili! Canned chili is great in a pinch, but homemade is always the best.

Need a new vegetarian chili recipe? This Instant Pot Four-Bean Chili goes GREAT on a chili dog and gives you that same hearty flavor without the meat.

If you're on a low carb or keto diet, skip the buns! Butterfly your hot dogs like a bun (it's easier with larger franks) and add your toppings.

If so, use an oven-proof bowl in your basket when you add the chili and cheese for easier cleanup!

HOW TO COOK FROZEN HOT DOGS IN AN AIR FRYER

Ready for dinner but realized your hot dogs are still frozen? Don't worry, I've got your back!

Luckily most hot dogs are pre-cooked, so it's all about warming it up instead of cooking it to a safe temperature like chicken or pork.

And since hot dogs are also skinny, they're perfect for a quick defrost!

If you have the time, a bowl of cold water will thaw your hog dogs in less than an hour for sure, but if you're on a time crunch, you can defrost them in the air fryer while they cook!

Drop the temperature down to 350 degrees F (or 177 degrees C!) and cook them a little longer, about 8 minutes.

Lowering the cooking temperature helps the hot dogs thaw and then cook instead of burning the outside and leaving the inside frozen and raw.

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Pro Tips

Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function.
Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways!

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Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs

These Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs are quick to make, easy to assemble, and perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll dream of ballpark days with these chili dogs.

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Total Time17

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian

Keyword: air fryer chili dogs

Servings: people

Calories: 229kcal

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Equipment

Knife
Air fryer

Ingredients

4 hot dogs beef, turkey, or veggie
1 can chili
Shredded cheese for garnish
Diced red onion for garnish
4 hot dog buns regular or gluten free, optional
Condiments for garnish, optional

Instructions

Score each hot dog with a knife or fork and place into air fryer basket.
Cook hot dogs 4 to 5 minutes at 390 degrees F (198 degrees C), flipping hot dogs halfway through cooking.
Place hot dogs into buns and top with chili, cheese, and red onion. Place loaded chili dogs back in air fryer basket for another 2 minutes at 390 degrees F (198 degrees C) until cheese is melted and chili heats through.
Remove from basket and top with any other condiments you'd like. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.

Nutrition

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Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

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Comments

Bill

July 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Whoa, this was so easy and SOOOOO good. I especially liked heating up the bun. That makes it!

- Cindy
  
  July 24, 2020 at 6:36 pm
  
  Heating up that bun is key! Thank you for taking time to leave a comment! and a rating! So glad you liked it!
  
Sarah

July 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm

I love making hot dog in the air fryer, but hadn't thought about doing chili dogs. Genius idea! My hubs and I loved them!

- Cindy
  
  July 24, 2020 at 6:36 pm
  
  Hi Sarah Thank you for taking time to leave a comment! and a rating! So glad you liked it!
  
Stephanie

October 20, 2020 at 6:33 pm

Hot dogs are a staple here for my boys. I just got an air fryer a couple of weeks ago and this was great. Dinner on busy scout nights just got so much easier!

- Cindy
  
  October 24, 2020 at 8:55 pm
  
  Total staple around here too!
  
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman

October 20, 2020 at 6:46 pm

I do love a good chili-cheese dog now and then - and this is such a great way to make them! So tasty!

- Cindy
  
  October 24, 2020 at 8:54 pm
  
  You are very welcome! Enjoy!
  
Wanda

October 20, 2020 at 7:23 pm

I don't have an Air Fryer yet but after seeing this recipe and that it would make my life easier, it's going on my Christmas wish list!

- Cindy
  
  October 24, 2020 at 8:55 pm
  
  Thank you for stopping by and checking it out! Enjoy!
  
Wanda

October 20, 2020 at 7:24 pm

While I don't currently have an Air Fryer, after seeing this recipe and how easy it is to make, I'm putting it on my Christmas wish list. I'll be back!

- Cindy
  
  October 22, 2020 at 6:37 pm
  
  Be sure to come back and let us know how you enjoyed it!
  
Beth

October 20, 2020 at 7:33 pm

This looks so delicious and tasty! My husband is going to love this recipe! I can't wait to make this recipe!

- Cindy
  
  October 24, 2020 at 8:54 pm
  
  Thank you for stopping by and checking it out! Enjoy!
  
Michelle

October 21, 2020 at 5:09 pm

You have my mouth watering! I have this pinned to make the very next time I can make it to the grocery store!

- Cindy
  
  October 22, 2020 at 4:16 pm
  
  You are so welcome, enjoy!

Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs

Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs Recipe

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHILI CHEESE DOGS

HOW TO SERVE AIR FRYER CHILI CHEESE DOGS

HOW TO COOK FROZEN HOT DOGS IN AN AIR FRYER