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Make classic corn dogs in the air fryer in just a few minutes. This recipe is fast and delicious—air fryer corn dogs are crispy all around and make for the perfect snack!

In this easy recipe, we’ll show you how long to cook corn dogs in the air fryer, tips for getting them extra crispy, and our favorite corn dog pairings.

A close-up shot of three crispy frozen corn dogs made in the air fryer. They are next to a small cup of ketchup.

After testing this air fryer corn dogs recipe in my Gourmia air fryer, I verified the cook time for extra crispy results and tried this recipe with and without pre-heating. We also added new photos and step-by-step instructions.

✅This recipe was tested by Abby—our air fryer recipe developer—and updated in January 2026 for accuracy.

What People Are Saying

“My kids couldn't be happier with these air fryer corn dogs. We don't eat them often but man they sure to taste even better when made in the air fryer.”

MIchelle S 21 MORE COMMENTS

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Corn Dogs

  • Easy and fast! Making corn dogs in the oven takes way too long. In the air fryer, they’re ready in just 8 minutes.
  • A throwback favorite! Growing up, my sister and I would always get corn dogs at the mall from Hot Dog on a Stick. This air fryer version tastes just as good as the hot and crispy mall ones!
  • Great for snacking! Air fryer corn dogs are the perfect after-school snack. Kids love them (and, let’s be honest, adults do too).

If you love these air fryer corn dogs, make sure you check out some of our favorite air fryer frozen food recipes. These Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites are one of my favorite frozen snacks to make in the air fryer. And if you need a quick and simple breakfast, Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches are so easy to make in the air fryer.

A home chef holds up one cooked corn dog made in the air fryer. In the background, three other cooked corn dogs lie in the air fryer basket.

Abby’s Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Preheat your air fryer. Whenever I’m making frozen foods, I always preheat my air fryer. This gets those corn dogs extra crispy. Preheating also ensures the cook time works for you, regardless of the make or model of your air fryer.
  • No extra oil necessary. You really don’t need to spray any oil for these frozen corn dogs to get crispy, but you can if you’d like.
  • Be careful! These come out HOT. Like, really hot. You might want to use kitchen tongs to take them out of the air fryer. Make sure you let them cool for a little bit before that first delicious bite.

Why This Recipe Works

Preheating is key—in fact, it’s essential for getting frozen foods extra crispy in the air fryer.

This ensures your food starts cooking at the optimal high temperature as soon as you close the air fryer basket. It creates that crispy, delicious texture that we crave.

A plate of three corn dogs made in the air fryer with a small metal cup of ketchup. An air fryer basket is pictured with a cooked corn dog inside it.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Corn Dogs

To really enjoy these air fryer corn dogs, you need the perfect sauce to pair them with! Whether you’re a classic ketchup kind of person or you prefer a unique sauce like fry sauce, or homemade cheese sauce, make sure you get your sauce ready while your corn dogs are in the air fryer. Personally, I love pairing these corn dogs with strawberry lemonade (yep, just like I would at Hot Dog on a Stick). You can also serve them with some baby carrots or french fries for the littles.

Kitchen Tools I Use

Air Fryer Parchment Paper Liners

These perforated liners keep your air fryer clean while still allowing hot air to circulate through the little holes.

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Gourmia 7-Quart Air Fryer

This extra-large air fryer is perfect for home chefs with a lot of mouths to feed. It has 12 built-in presets for quick and easy cooking.

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Stainless Steel Sauce Containers

Slice that dough into perfect triangles with this handy-dandy pizza cutter.

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More Frozen Food Recipes

  • Frozen Hamburgers in the Air Fryer: Our most popular recipe of all time! These air fryer hamburgers are so easy to make in the air fryer—they cook perfectly in just 10 minutes!
  • Frozen Meatballs in the Air Fryer: These meatballs are ready to be served as an appetizer or with your favorite pasta dish after 15 minutes in the air fryer.
  • Frozen Taquitos in the Air Fryer:Another favorite snack, these air fryer taquitos are best made in the air fryer. They’re ready in just 8 minutes!
A close-up shot of three air fryer corn dogs next to a small metal cup of ketchup.

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Air Fryer Corn Dogs

Make crispy, classic corn dogs in the air fryer in just 8 minutes. They get extra crispy on all sides when you make them in the air fryer. Cook Time8 minutes 4 people Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • ▢ 1 package frozen corn dogs

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). A box of Bar S frozen corn dogs on a kitchen towel.
  • Remove the corn dogs from the packaging and arrange them in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes. Four frozen air fryer corn dogs sit in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove from the air fryer basket. Let the corn dogs cool for a bit before enjoying. A home chef uses kitchen tongs to pick up one cooked corn dog from an air fryer basket.

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Notes

  • This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
  • Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal | Carbohydrates 3g | Protein 13g | Fat 34g | Saturated Fat 14g | Cholesterol 63mg | Sodium 1153mg | Potassium 146mg | Sugar 2g | Calcium 11mg | Iron 2mg TRY AD FREE!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to cook corn dogs in the air fryer?

Corn dogs are easy and fast to make in the air fryer. Just preheat your air fryer, then cook at 400°F for 6-8 minutes. 

Should I thaw the corn dogs before cooking them?

No, do not thaw your corn dogs. You can cook them straight from frozen in the air fryer.

How do I cook mini corn dogs in the air fryer?

To make mini corn dogs in the air fryer, you’ll need to lower the temperature. Try cooking them at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. For more instructions, check out the complete Air Fryer Mini Corn Dogs recipe here.

Do you need to add any spray oil to the basket?

For this recipe, you don’t need to add any extra oil to the corn dogs before cooking them. They’ll get super crispy without oil when you cook them in the air fryer.

Will the sticks burn in the air fryer?

You might see some of the batter burn where it meets the stick, but we haven’t had any problems.

How do I preheat my air fryer?

Some air fryers have a preheat button, others do not. If yours doesn’t have a preheat option, just set your air fryer to the desired temperature, close the empty air fryer basket and “cook” (without anything in it) for 5 minutes.

We’ve updated this recipe!

We want our recipes to be as easy to follow as possible. That’s why we periodically update our recipes to share new tips and tricks, valuable information, and new photos. But don’t worry, it’s still the same great air fryer corn dogs recipe you know and love.

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picture of two air fryer corn dogs on a white plate with ketchup and mustard. Then a left hand holding a corn dog that has been dipped into mustard
Collage picture. Top left corn is a kroger branded blue box of corndogs., picture to top right is 6 dogs in the black air fryer basket, bottom left picture is a pair of tongs holding a cooked dog over top of a black air fryer basket., bottom right picture is 3 dogs stacked on a grey plate with a container of red ketchup and yellow mustard.
Vertical picture. Cooked breaded dogs in the air fryer basket in the top. Below that on an off white plate are breaded dogs with a cup of ketchup and mustard.

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22 Comments

  1. 5 stars My kids love corn dogs so will definitely be giving these a go in my air fryer – they look delicious!

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    1. Thank you!

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  2. 5 stars What a great treat! I love that they are air fried … less guilt for sure!

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    1. Such a great treat and no guilt for that grease!

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  3. 5 stars This is another great recipe! My kids love corn dogs, can’t wait to make more of these! Yum!

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    1. So glad you liked them and that your kids enjoyed them! We love these air fryer corn dogs too!

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  4. 5 stars The air fryer made these the perfect crisp texture.

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    1. Couldn’t agree more, the crisp texture of these air fryer corn dogs was perfection! So makes me think of fair corn dogs!

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  5. 5 stars I love corn dogs!! These look perfect and air-frying is such an easy way to cook them!

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    1. Such an easy way to prepare them!

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  6. 5 stars Whoa, these corn dogs took me back to the state air, I can’t believe how good the air fryer made them taste! Thanks for the easy reheat directions!

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    1. Hi Sam! Yeah for comfort food memories! Why did the state fair always have such good food!?

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  7. 5 stars These taste just like we are at the fair! So easy and so great!

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    1. For sure, fair quality! But much easier!

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  8. I can only get mine unfrozen any idea what temperature to cook them at so they don’t overcook ?

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    1. I havne’t tried it from unfrozen yet, but I would cut the time down by almost half, check it and then add 2 minutes checking and repeat 🙂

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  9. 5 stars My kids couldn’t be happier with these air fryer corn dogs. We don’t eat them often but man they sure to taste even better when made in the air fryer.

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    1. Yay, that’s a win Michelle!!

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  10. 5 stars Such an easy way to cook them! Makes me feel like a kid again

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    1. Its good to feel like a kid again, glad you liked the corn dogs, Todd!

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  11. 5 stars I love how these taste in the air fryer! The time and temp were great

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    1. Hi Bob, so glad they turned out great for you!

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