Air Fryer Corn Dogs
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these air fryer corn dogs are a quick and easy snack that rivals the deep-fried version. Perfect for kids, parties, or game-day treats, they cook straight from frozen or can be made homemade.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tongs or spatula
- Baking sheet or plate (for prep)
- Optional: Cooking spray
Ingredients
- For frozen corn dogs:
- 6 frozen corn dogs
- Optional homemade version makes 6 corn dogs:
- 6 hot dogs
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- For frozen corn dogs:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange frozen corn dogs in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between each.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and heated through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
- For homemade corn dogs:
- Insert wooden sticks into hot dogs.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and vegetable oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a batter.
- Dip each hot dog into the batter, coating evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place corn dogs in the basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
Notes
- No oil is required for crispiness, but a light spray can enhance browning.
- Mini corn dogs cook faster (about 7–8 minutes).
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes.
