This air fryer hot dog melt is a delicious meal that is hearty and incredibly easy to make. The combination of a sliced hot dog and melted cheese served on top of crispy bread creates an irresistible grilled cheese dog.
PREPARATION TIME:
INGREDIENTS
- Hot dog: Evenly cut into 3 slices
- Bread slice: Go for a hearty and robust loaf such as sourdough or rye. These types of bread offer a sturdy flavor and a thicker texture that will stand up well to air-frying. If you’re in the mood for something a bit sweeter, use challah or brioche instead. This will give your sandwich an elevated sweetness yet still perfectly balanced with all your desired fillings.
- Mayo: Spread a thin layer on a slice of bread.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add any veggies of your choice. I chose the air fried peppers and onions. You can also add mushrooms or sauteed onions instead.
- Cheese: Provolone and mozzarella are great options to pair with any type of filling. If you want something a bit more bold, try Swiss or cheddar – they will both deliver a cheesy punch but won’t overpower the other ingredients in your sandwich.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your air fryer to 375F (190° C)
- Cut hot dog into 3 even slices lengtwise
- Spread mayo on top of the bread slice
- Lay hot dog slices on top of the bread
- Add veggies or any other toppings you choose
- Lay a large piece of cheese on top. I chose Provolone
- Place your assembled sandwich directly onto air fryer basket or tray.
- Air fry for 4 minutes or until che cheese is bubbly and caramelized to your liking.
NOTES
HOW TO KEEP THE CHEESE FROM FLYING OFF YOUR SANDWICH IN THE AIR FRYER?
- Use shredded cheese instead.
- Heat the sandwich for a minute on a “toast”, “bake” or “roast” mode. This will ensure that the cheese begins to melt and will become heavy enough to weigh itself down. Then proceed with air fry mode as per directions.
- Place a rack over your sandwich to stop the toppings from flying around.
- Use the bake option instead of the air fry option.
- Use the toothpicks to stop the cheese from flying off. Make sure you insert them through the cheese into the bread.
- Make sure your air fryer is pre-heated. A hot interior of the air fryer helps the cheese to start to melt more quickly.
