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Air Fryer corn dogs​

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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

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

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Baking sheet or plate (for prep)
  • Optional: Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. For frozen corn dogs:
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Arrange frozen corn dogs in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between each.
  4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and heated through.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
  6. For homemade corn dogs:
  7. Insert wooden sticks into hot dogs.
  8. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  9. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and vegetable oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a batter.
  10. Dip each hot dog into the batter, coating evenly.
  11. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place corn dogs in the basket in a single layer.
  12. Air fry for 10–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
    Air Fryer corn dogs​

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.
  • Experiment with dipping sauces like mustard, ketchup, honey mustard, ranch, or cheese sauce for extra flavor.
  • Air Fryer corn dogs​