How to cook frozen air fryer corn dogs to crispy instructions are here. They cook way faster this way to get that nice crunchy texture on the outside with a tender hot dog in the center. From frozen to crisped in no time for dinner!
With 3 girls we aren’t strangers to frozen foods. Now that we have this nifty kitchen appliance, we’ve been making everything in it including air fryer corn dogs! If you’re looking for easy air fryer recipes such as this one, we have tons on The Typical Mom blog! (participant in the Amazon program, affiliate links present)
Table of Contents
- How to Cook Frozen Corn dogs in Air Fryer
- How Long to Cook Frozen Corn Dogs in Air Fryer
- Frozen Corn Dogs in Ninja Foodi
- How do you cook frozen corn dogs in an air fryer?
- Corn Dog Cooking Instructions
- How do you cook frozen corn dogs?
- How long do you air fry mini corn dogs?
- Frozen corn dogs in air fryer
- Frozen Korean Corn Dogs
- Air fryer frozen corn dogs
- Ninja Foodi Corn Dogs
- Corn dog air fryer
- Air Fryer Corn Dogs Recipe
How to Cook Frozen Corn dogs in Air Fryer
I mean seriously, these are as good as you remember getting them at your local fair! Really crispy crunchy on the outside but still tender and warm on the inside. These are frozen, we have homemade corn dogs in air fryer here too. Game changer y’all.
There are two ways to airfry corn dogs. You can microwave until tender and then crisp the outside breading or just throw them in straight out of the freezer. I will share both methods below. If you have an extra minute I would do the two steps because they turn out best that way.
If you love extra crispy food and quick recipes, here are some resources to start with:
- My Favorite models are this Cosori or for a dual machine, the Foodi.
- You can find more Ninja Foodi recipes here as well; bookmark them both!
- It is best practice to put food into a hot basket. this is how to preheat air fryer first.
- Here’s a printable free air fryer cooking time chart here for your fridge.
How Long to Cook Frozen Corn Dogs in Air Fryer
About 7 minutes if you go straight from the freezer to air crisping. However there is a second method, that I actually use more often that is faster. I actually prefer to microwave them until tender when squeezed, then air fry for about 3-4 minutes. That way you can ensure the middle is hot, then crisp the cornbread outside.
Frozen Corn Dogs in Ninja Foodi
With this machine you will use the lid that is attached to air crisp with the same directions listed below. Here are a few questions you might have before you get started on these.
Preheating to the correct temp for 5 minutes is key. Then 6 minutes is about right to get the outside nice and crispy. The key is though, to leave them in the basket, closed for 4 minutes to warm the insides.
Absolutely. We’ve made air fryer hot dogs quite often. No more boiling water and a lightly crispy outside is so much better anyway.
Corn dogs in the air fryer are the best!! Baking in the oven takes SO much longer and doesn’t get that deep fried crisp like a hot air machine does.
How do you cook frozen corn dogs in an air fryer?
We will answer that for you today. Let me tell you, making frozen foods in an air fryer is a game changer!! Just 6 minutes and done.
We started with making air fryer tater tots and air fryer frozen chicken nuggets. We just couldn’t stop from there. Let us show you how we do it and why this method is seriously the bomb!!
Corn Dog Cooking Instructions
How do you know how long to cook each item? We created our printable air fryer cook times chart (link above) to help you out! There isn’t a time for corn dogs exactly but many frozen foods are on it. For these I estimated the time and temp. from the oven directions on the back.
How do you cook frozen corn dogs?
- Do you have to preheat an air fryer? I always do!
- 360 degrees for about 8 minutes worked pretty awesome. The trick to getting them perfect was the flip halfway through.
- Then stop once they are as crispy on the outside as you want, and leaving them in for at least 3 minutes after that.
This added time at the end allowed the middle of the hot dog to get warm too. If you skip this step it is a bit lukewarm in the very center.
How long do you air fry mini corn dogs?
I still set to the same temperature, but 5 minutes is usually long enough to crisp the outside batter. Same goes for the larger ones. Leave them in once the timer is up for 3-5 minutes to get the insides warm too. 😉 This is now my girls’ favorite crunchy crispy snacks.
Frozen corn dogs in air fryer
We have made air fryer hot dogs and chili dogs too and those were pretty amazing! BUT when you just want a quick snack right out of the box, this is a great one.
- All you need is a box of them! That’s it!
- If you want to get the outside super crispy you can use a bit of olive oil cooking spray. I didn’t think that was necessary but to each their own.
Air frying gives just about anything that deep fried crunch that everyone just loves. BUT you don’t soak up all that cooking oil so it’s way lower in fat and calories. It’s a win win big time. You can make air fryer hot dogs too.
Same thing with making frozen mozzarella sticks in air fryer , they are so much better in this little “magic machine”.
Frozen Korean Corn Dogs
If you love these, we do, you can cook these perfectly too. I would recommend laying on a paper towel and microwaving for 45 seconds first. Preheat machine at 380 F for 5 minutes and lay inside. Cook for 3-5 minutes depending on how crispy you want the outsides.
Could you make these homemade with cornbread or tempura batter? NO. Unfortunately wet batters do not work when you’re air frying foods. You must use a dry breadcrumb, crushed cornflakes or Panko style crumbs to coat the outside.
Normally the best way to do this is to dredge the item in whisked egg, then dry crumbs, and then put it into your air fryer basket. This is how we made our popular air fryer zucchini chips!
- If you’d like to make a fun version of Instant Pot corn dog bites, I suggest following this recipe in your Instant Pot instead. You can use traditional cornbread mix with this. All you need is an egg mold and a trivet.
Air fryer frozen corn dogs
They won’t get crispy like these air fryer corndogs but they’re fun and yummy nonetheless.
Best frozen foods for an air fryer
- This is a great one. Try it and tell us know how much better they are than before in the comments below!
- we love air fryer fish sticks and a frozen burrito in an air fryer
You can cook frozen chicken wings in an air fryer too. The ultimate in air fryer appetizers.
My kids make grilled cheese in an air fryer, Monte Cristo sandwiches and air fryer quesadillas all the time too
Ninja Foodi Corn Dogs
Corn dog air fryer
Air Fryer Corn Dogs
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 frozen corn dogs
- 1/4 c ketchup
- 1/8 c mustard
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees for 5 minutes. Put frozen corn dogs in air fryer basket, without overlapping, and close drawer.
- Set to 360 degrees for 6-8 minutes flipping halfway through, or until they're as browned as you like on the outside.
- Once browned as desired and timing stops turn off machine. Allow corn dogs to sit in the basket, closed, for 3-5 (ideally) minutes to continue heating the middle.
- Open basket and enjoy with favorite dipping sauces.
- ** Alternatively you could microwave for 1 minute per corn dog, then put into preheated air fryer for 6 minutes flipping halfway thru. Then enjoy, you don't have to leave in the machine for this method.
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Nutrition
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BS.. Still cold in the middle, followed the exact instructions. Everytime I look up a recipe for an airfryer its totally wrong about the times.
If it is every time there may be an issue with your machine. We have been doing this for years and works great every time no matter what brand we are using
@THIS IS BS,
Heat them in the microwave for about 45-60 seconds. Then reduce the time in the air fryer by a couple of minutes, perfection!
It’s about 12 min. I had to keep putting it back in cause it was cold in the middle.
Very enjoyable. We’re not able to get frozen Corn Dogs very often in the UK, so it’s nice to be able to make our own as well.
I’m obsessed with how easy these cook up in the air fryer! Love it!
We love the ease of this recipe the kids loved them and will make again
I don’t know about homemade corn dogs but I did make cornbread in my air fryer and I think it was the best I ever made!
I used a cake pan
That sounds great
Game changer indeed! I love that I no longer need to wait for it to defrost! This is definitely so convenient!
Love making these in the air fryer! Makes them come a little crispy and not soggy!
Totally!
Do you pre-heat the air fryer?
Yes I generally always do unless I forget. 😉
We have had good luck doing this. The 3 minutes at the end is the key to making sure they are warm all the way through.
My hubby loves them done in the air fryer. He can even do it himself!
Best little snack right??!!