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Air Fryer Pizza Dogs Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Total Time: 14 minutes
  • Yield: 4 hot dogs
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious and easy Air Fryer Pizza Dogs combine juicy wieners topped with pepperoni, melted mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and crispy bacon, all nestled in soft hot dog buns. Perfect for a quick lunch or game day snack, these pizza dogs get a perfect finish in the air fryer for a crispy, melty treat in just minutes.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 4 wieners
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

Toppings and Sauce

  • 3 oz pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Base

  • 4 hot dog buns

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F to ensure it’s hot and ready to cook the wieners evenly.
  2. Cook the Wieners: Place the wieners in the basket of the preheated air fryer and cook at 380°F for 5 minutes until heated through.
  3. Prepare the Buns: While the wieners cook, gently open the hot dog buns and spread pizza sauce on the inside surfaces to add a rich, tangy flavor base.
  4. Add Pepperoni to Buns: Take about two-thirds of the pepperoni slices and line them down the center of each bun over the pizza sauce to build the classic pizza taste.
  5. Assemble the Pizza Dogs: Once the wieners are cooked, place each wiener on top of the pepperoni inside the buns.
  6. Add Cheese and Bacon: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the hot dogs, then top with chopped cooked bacon pieces for a savory crunch.
  7. Top with Remaining Pepperoni: Finish the assembly by placing the remaining pepperoni slices on top of the cheese and bacon layer for extra flavor and texture.
  8. Final Air Frying: Place the assembled hot dogs back into the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F for 4 more minutes to melt the cheese and crisp the toppings.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove the hot dogs from the air fryer and serve immediately for a warm, melty pizza dog experience.

Notes

  • You can substitute turkey or beef wieners to adjust for dietary preferences.
  • For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes before the final air frying.
  • Use gluten-free buns to make this recipe gluten free.
  • Cook the bacon ahead of time and keep it ready to save time during assembly.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can assemble and bake in a conventional oven at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.

Find it online: https://recipestrend.com/air-fryer-pizza-dogs-recipe/