# Air Fryer Hot Dog Grilled Cheese

A kid-friendly mashup of grilled cheese and hot dogs, crisped to perfection in the air fryer.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cook time: 7 min
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 slice white bread
- 2 slice cheddar cheese
- 2 whole beef hot dog
- butter, softened

## Instructions

1. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
2. Slice the hot dogs lengthwise, just enough to lay them flat.
3. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of the bread, then add the prepared hot dog on top.
4. Fold the bread in half and secure it with toothpicks.
5. Air fry at 360°F for 7 minutes.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- air fryer
- toothpicks

## Tips

- Air fry the hot dog by itself for a few minutes before adding it to the bun for extra crispiness.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfAMtCUhdG4/?psln=MWdud2l0c3FibmwzeQ==
- Creator: Samantha Erb | Shortcut Recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a38e2d61-6d68-48e9-8313-06def44fca19
- Extracted: 2026-10-29

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