Air Fryer Chili Dogs Recipe

Introduction

Air Fryer Chili Dogs are a quick and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. With a savory homemade chili sauce and perfectly crisped hot dogs, this recipe brings delicious comfort food right to your air fryer. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s great for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup beef broth
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 8 hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns
• Shredded cheddar (for topping)
• Minced onion (for topping)
• Sliced jalapeno (for topping)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a deep skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef and beef broth. Use a fork to break up and smash the meat into small pieces for a finer texture.
2. Step 2: Add tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to the skillet. Stir well and bring mixture to a boil.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Place the hot dogs in the air fryer basket and cook for 3 minutes. For browned hot dogs, continue cooking in 1-minute increments until desired crispness is reached.
6. Step 6: Place the cooked hot dogs in buns and return them to the air fryer for 1 minute with the air fryer turned off to lightly toast the buns.
7. Step 7: Spoon the hot chili sauce generously over each hot dog. Top with shredded cheddar, minced onion, and sliced jalapenos as desired.
8. Step 8: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Use spicy sausage instead of hot dogs for a different flavor profile.
• For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth.
• Add a dash of hot sauce to the chili for extra heat.
• Toast the buns separately if your air fryer basket is too crowded for even toasting.

Storage

Store leftover chili sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Hot dogs and buns are best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated separately for up to 2 days. Reheat the chili sauce on the stove or in the microwave, and warm hot dogs in the air fryer or microwave before assembling.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the chili sauce ahead of time?

Yes, the chili sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving.

What type of hot dogs work best?

Regular beef or pork hot dogs work well, but you can also use turkey, chicken, or plant-based hot dogs depending on your preference.

Air Fryer Chili Dogs Recipe

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This Air Fryer Chili Dogs recipe combines juicy air-fried hot dogs with a rich, flavorful homemade chili sauce made from lean ground beef and spices. Perfectly toasted buns and classic toppings like shredded cheddar, minced onion, and sliced jalapenos complete this delicious, quick, and satisfying meal.

• Author: Lara
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chili Sauce

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup beef broth
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cumin

Hot Dogs

• 8 hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns

Toppings

• Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
• Minced onion (for topping)
• Sliced jalapeno (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the chili dog sauce: Add the lean ground beef and beef broth to a deep skillet over medium heat. Use a fork to break the meat into very small pieces, pressing it down to create a finer texture than typical ground beef.
2. Cook the chili sauce: Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly.
3. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and preheat it for 2 minutes.
4. Cook the hot dogs: Place the hot dogs in the air fryer basket and cook for 3 minutes. If you prefer browned hot dogs, continue cooking in additional 1-minute increments until desired doneness is achieved.
5. Toast the buns: Place each cooked hot dog into a bun, then return them to the air fryer basket. Turn off the air fryer and let the hot dogs and buns sit inside for 1 minute to lightly toast the buns.
6. Assemble and serve: Spoon the warm chili sauce generously over each hot dog. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, minced onion, and sliced jalapeno as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

• For a spicier chili, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chili while cooking.
• Choose lean ground beef to reduce fat content in the chili sauce.
• Adjust cooking time of hot dogs to suit your preferred level of browning.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, hot dogs can be cooked on a grill or stovetop and buns toasted in a conventional oven under a broiler for 1-2 minutes.
• Leftover chili sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and used as a topping for other dishes.

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