Description
These Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs combine the nostalgic flavors of classic grilled cheese sandwiches with juicy hot dogs, all effortlessly cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer. Ready in just 12 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying snack or a fun meal any time of day.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 4 slices of bread (white, wheat, or brioche)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
Hot Dogs and Cheese
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, American, or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Lay out the slices of bread on a flat surface to assemble the sandwiches.
- Butter the bread: Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread, which will ensure a crispy and golden crust when air fried.
- Add cheese to bread: Place a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of two bread slices to create the base layer inside the sandwich.
- Add hot dogs: Place a hot dog on top of the cheese on each open sandwich, providing the main protein component.
- Optional extra cheese: Cover each hot dog with another slice of cheese if you want your hot dogs extra cheesy and melty.
- Complete the sandwich: Place the second slice of bread on top of each assembled sandwich, making sure the buttered side is facing out to achieve the crispiest finish.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2-3 minutes to ensure the cooking environment is ready.
- Arrange sandwiches in basket: Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket without overlapping, allowing even air circulation for a uniform cook.
- Air fry sandwiches: Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese melts.
- Cool and serve: Remove the sandwiches from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving to avoid burns from the hot cheese.
Notes
- You can use any type of bread and cheese that you prefer, such as whole wheat or mozzarella, to customize the flavor.
- Butter the bread generously to achieve a crispy, golden exterior when air fried.
- Flipping the sandwiches halfway through cooking helps both sides brown evenly.
- To prevent cheese leakage, make sure the cheese slices cover the edges of the bread adequately.
- These sandwiches are best enjoyed immediately for optimal crispness.
