Air Fryer Pizza Dogs

Equipment

• Air fryer
• Small spoon
• Tongs
• Measuring cups
• Serving plate

Ingredients

• 4 hot dogs
• 4 hot dog buns
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 16 slices pepperoni
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional toppings: Sliced black olives
• Diced bell peppers
• Cooked sausage crumbles
• Mushrooms
• Red onion slices
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Preheating helps ensure even cooking and creates a nicely toasted bun.
2. Intensity Level: Low

Step 2: Prepare the Hot Dogs

1. Place the hot dogs in the air fryer basket and cook for 3 minutes at 375°F (190°C). This gives them a slight crispness and warms them thoroughly before assembling the pizza dogs.
2. Intensity Level: Low

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza Dogs

1. Carefully remove the hot dogs from the air fryer.
2. Place each hot dog into a bun. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over each hot dog. Spread the sauce evenly from end to end.
3. Top each pizza dog with shredded mozzarella cheese. Add four pepperoni slices per hot dog and any additional toppings you prefer.
4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops.
5. Intensity Level: Low

Step 4: Air Fry the Pizza Dogs

1. Place the assembled pizza dogs into the air fryer basket. Arrange them in a single layer without overcrowding.
2. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges of the buns are lightly toasted.
3. Intensity Level: Medium

Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Carefully remove the pizza dogs using tongs.
2. Allow them to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. The cheese and sauce will be extremely hot immediately after cooking.
3. Serve warm with chips, fries, salad, or fresh vegetables.
4. Intensity Level: Low

Nutrition

Calories: 390 · Protein: 18g · Fat: 23g · Carbohydrates: 28g · Saturated Fat: 9g · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 5g · Sodium: 980mg