Air Fryer Hot Dogs with Cheese Recipe

**Servings:** 2

**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 15 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 5 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 10 minutes

**Tools:**
- Air fryer
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board

**Ingredients:**
- 2 hot dog buns
- 2 hot dogs
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese)
- Optional toppings: mustard, ketchup, relish, onions, etc.

**Instructions:**

1. **Preheat the Air Fryer:**
   - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.

2. **Prepare the Hot Dogs:**
   - Make shallow diagonal cuts on each hot dog to prevent them from bursting during cooking.

3. **Air Fry the Hot Dogs:**
   - Place the hot dogs in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.

4. **Add the Cheese:**
   - Open the hot dog buns and place a slice of cheese inside each bun.
   - Once the hot dogs are cooked, place each hot dog inside the cheese-filled buns.

5. **Melt the Cheese:**
   - Place the assembled hot dogs back in the air fryer. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.

6. **Serve:**
   - Remove the hot dogs from the air fryer using tongs. Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

**Health Benefits:**
- **Quick and Convenient:** Cooking hot dogs in an air fryer is a quick and easy method that requires minimal preparation and clean-up.
- **Customizable:** You can control the type of cheese and toppings used, making it easy to tailor to your dietary preferences.
- **Portion Control:** Making individual servings helps manage portion sizes.

**Keywords:**
hot dogs, air fryer, cheese, quick recipe, easy, snack, lunch

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