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Frozen Air Fryer Corn Dogs

By Justine

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Updated Jan 03, 2026

Published Jun 03, 2025

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How to cook frozen corn dogs in the air fryer instructions are here. With a crunchy texture on the outside and tender hot dog in the center, you’ll never believe how great these turn out right out of the freezer for dinner!

A person holding a corn dog with a napkin, with text about making crispy frozen air fryer corn dogs.

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 are two methods, another with a quick trip in the microwave I will explain in the recipe card too.

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.

Tips: My Favorite models are the Cosori or making Ninja Foodi recipes with the lid that is attached.

It is best practice to put food into a hot basket. This is how to preheat air fryer first before adding your food so it becomes as crispy as possible. For best results, here’s a printable free air fryer cooking time chart here for your fridge.

A close-up photo of a hand pulling out the basket of an open air fryer on a light-colored surface. The interior of the air fryer basket is empty and features a mesh design, perfect for cooking your favorite dishes like bang bang shrimp. The edge of the air fryer has a latch mechanism for securing the basket.

All you need is a box of your favorite brand of frozen corndogs really, Tyson has a great one that tastes deep fried this way, that is it!! No prepping your air fryer hot dogs because the breading is already on there. 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.

Ninja Frozen Corn Dogs

With this machine you will use the lid that is attached with the button on the front that says air crisp. You will then follow the same directions listed below.

We started with making air fryer frozen tater tots and air fryer frozen chicken nuggets but we just couldn’t stop from there because this new way will give you the ideal crunchy texture like at the fair.

Hand holding a box of corn dogs with text about enjoying crispy frozen air fryer corn dogs instead of microwaving them.

How Long to Air fry Frozen 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.

Cooking Tips

Always always preheat your machine for 5 minutes before adding any food to this countertop appliance. You want to lay them in one single layer so they don’t overlap. This will allow the hot air to circulate properly AND another trick to getting them perfect was flipping halfway through.

Once the cook time stops and you think they are as crispy on the outside as you want, leave them in for at least 3 minutes after that. This added time allows the middle to get warm too.

Frozen air fryer corn dogs arranged in a basket, ready to be cooked to crispy perfection.

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Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs Time

By Justine Frozen air fryer corn dogs are the bomb! They cook way faster this way to get that nice crunchy texture on the outside with a tender hot dog in the center. Prep: 1 minute Cook: 6 minutes Servings: 4 Save RecipeSaved Recipe Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

1 air fryer

Ingredients 1x2x3x

▢ 4 pieces frozen corn dogs
▢ 1 spray olive oil

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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. (be careful the stick is hot)
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.

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Notes

Alternative Method If you do have access to a microwave I would recommend these steps; set pieces inside microwave for 1 minute per corn dog, then put into preheated air fryer at 360F. for 6 minutes flipping halfway thru. Then enjoy, you don’t have to leave in the machine for this method.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz, Calories: 20kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 222mg, Potassium: 54mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 82IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Entree, Main Course, SnackCuisine: American Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!

A hand holds a frozen air fryer corn dog in front of an open air fryer, ready for a quick and tasty snack.

More frozen foods in air fryer you’ll love

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 frozen fish sticks and a frozen burrito in an air fryer. You can cook frozen chicken wings in air fryer too. The ultimate in air fryer appetizers.

Same thing with making frozen mozzarella sticks in air fryer , they are so much better in this little “magic machine”.

If you’d like to make a fun version of Instant Pot corn dog bites, I suggest following this recipe this other way too. You can use traditional cornbread mix with this. All you need is an egg mold and a trivet.

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Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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16 Comments

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.
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1. 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
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2. @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!
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It’s about 12 min. I had to keep putting it back in cause it was cold in the middle.
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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.
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I’m obsessed with how easy these cook up in the air fryer! Love it!
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We love the ease of this recipe the kids loved them and will make again
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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
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1. That sounds great
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Game changer indeed! I love that I no longer need to wait for it to defrost! This is definitely so convenient!
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Love making these in the air fryer! Makes them come a little crispy and not soggy!
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1. Totally!
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Do you pre-heat the air fryer?
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1. Yes I generally always do unless I forget. 😉
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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!
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1. Best little snack right??!!
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