Description
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs are a fun and mouthwatering twist on classic comfort food. Combining juicy hot dogs with gooey melted cheese, all encased in perfectly crispy, golden-brown bread, this easy recipe is perfect for game day snacks or a quick weeknight dinner. Customize them with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable treat that will delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dogs (beef, turkey, or veggie)
- 4 slices thick-sliced bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- Optional toppings: mustard, relish, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice butter-side down on a clean surface.
- Add one hot dog and a generous amount of cheese on top. Cover with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich using tongs and air fry for another 3-5 minutes until both sides are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before slicing in half.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg