Air Fryer Mini Corn Dogs bring carnival fun to your kitchen! Crispy, savory, and perfect for snacking, these bite-sized treats are a hit with both kids and adults. Our easy guide shows you how to make frozen mini corn dogs in the air fryer with simple steps and helpful tips. Get ready for a delicious snack!
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Mini Corn Dogs Air Fryer Recipe
Who can resist mini corn dogs? These easy treats, with their sweet, crispy cornbread outside and savory hotdog inside, are perfect for snacks, lunch, or even a playful dinner! They're a blend of flavors everyone loves.
Air fryer mini corndogs are easy and mess-free, with a perfect crunch and essentially no prep time. Forget making frozen corn dogs in a traditional oven; air frying is a game changer!
Ideal for parties, game nights, or everyday meals, mini corn dogs in the air fryer are always a favorite. Serve them with dips of your choice, and they'll be the highlight of your day. Let's get started with this easy air fryer recipe!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Cooking mini corn dogs in the air fryer is faster and delivers better results than a traditional oven.
- Crispy Texture: The air fryer gives frozen mini corn dogs a golden brown, crunchy exterior. If your corn dogs have ever come out of the oven less crispy than you'd like, you won't have to worry about that with this recipe!
- Convenient Cooking: Air frying is quick, with no need to preheat or handle lots of hot oil, saving time and effort.
- Evenly Cooked: Air fryer mini corn dogs avoid overcooked or under-cooked spots.
Ingredients
- Mini Corn Dogs: We used Honey Batter Wrapped Mini Chicken Corn Dogs, House of Raeford brand. However, feel free to use your favorite brand of frozen mini corn dogs according to your taste preferences, such as State Fair Mini Corn Dogs. You'll find these in the frozen foods section of your local grocery store.
- Oil Spray: We recommend using avocado oil in an Evo Spray Bottle. If using a commercial spray brand, be sure the only ingredient is avocado oil as many commercial cooking sprays have ingredients that can cause damage to your air fryer's non-stick coating. Learn more in our comprehensive guide to Air Frying Oils.
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How to Air Fry Frozen Mini Corn Dogs
For Standard Air Fryers:
Step 1 - Arrange the Corn Dogs: Place 16 mini corn dogs in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure they cook evenly.
Step 2 - Spray with Oil: Lightly and evenly coat the mini corn dogs with oil spray to help them achieve a golden brown and crunchy exterior. Make sure to use a natural oil such as avocado oil or light olive oil in a sprayer bottle.
Step 3 - Air Fry: Air fry at 400°F for 7-10 minutes. Remember to flip (using tongs) or shake the corn dogs halfway through the cooking time for even browning and crispiness.
Step 4 - Serve and Enjoy: Once they are golden brown and heated through, remove the corn dogs from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate.
Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer Oven Instructions
The following instructions are for toaster-oven style air fryers with a tray, such as the Breville Smart Oven Air. Note that these models take longer to cook than air fryers with a basket.
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the countertop air fryer oven to 400°F to ensure the corn dogs cook evenly and achieve the desired texture.
- Arrange the Corn Dogs
- After preheating, place 16 mini corn dogs in a single layer in the air fryer basket tray.
- Apply Oil Spray
- Lightly and evenly coat the mini corn dogs with oil spray for a golden brown and crunchy finish. Make sure to use a natural oil such as avocado oil or olive oil in a sprayer bottle. Do not use a cooking spray with additives, as this could damage the non-stick coating of your air fryer.
- Cook
- Air fry at 400°F for a total time of 10-12 minutes. This cooking time allows the corn dogs to become perfectly golden brown and crispy. If needed, you can extend the cooking time slightly, but be cautious not to overcook them.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Once they are ready, remove your air fryer corn dogs carefully using tongs and place them on a serving plate.
Recipe Tips
- Cook from frozen – Do not thaw first.
- You do not need to preheat your air fryer unless you are using a countertop model with a tray (such as the Breville Smart Oven Air).
- We used mini chicken corn dogs, but any mini corn dog can be used.
- Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model.
- Recipe time and temperature is based on a cold air fryer. If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly!
Dipping Sauces
- Ketchup: You can never go wrong with classic ketchup for hot dogs, and the same goes for corn dog bites!
- Mustard: Classic yellow mustard is one of our favorite dipping sauces for corn dogs! Its sharp flavor pairs nicely with the sweet cornbread coating.
- Honey Mustard: The sweet and savory flavor of honey mustard is especially delicious with the cornbread coating.
- BBQ Sauce: If you're craving a little BBQ flavor, choose your favorite barbecue sauce to pair these corn dogs with!
- Spicy Mayonnaise: Mix mayo with a little hot sauce, such as sriracha or chipotle, to create a spicy mayo for dipping!
- Ranch Dressing: A little ranch dressing goes a long way as a dip for mini corn dogs.
- Cheese Sauce: Choose your favorite cheese sauce or make your own!
Storage Instructions
Leftover mini corn dogs can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container or wrapped in foil, and reheated in the air fryer for a quick and tasty snack the next day. Reheat at 350°F for about 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
FAQ
Serve mini corn dogs with your choice of dipping sauce, and consider enjoying a serving of Air Fryer French Fries or Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings on the side! Alternatively, serve them with Air Fryer Broccoli to get your serving of greens.
Yes, mini corn dogs are fully cooked! You do not have to worry about any raw meat when cooking corn dogs in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Mini Corn Dogs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16 Mini Frozen Corn Dogs
- Oil Spray We use avocado oil
Instructions
- Place 16 mini corn dogs into the air fryer basket in a single layer.16 Mini Frozen Corn Dogs
- Lightly coat mini corn dogs evenly with oil spray. Important note: Do not use a pressurized cooking spray with additives, as this can damage the non-stick coating of your air fryer.Oil Spray
- Air Fry at 400°F for 7-10 minutes until corn dogs are golden brown and crunchy, being sure to turn corn dogs over halfway through air frying time using tongs.
- When golden brown and heated through, remove from the air fryer to the serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook from frozen – Do not thaw first.
- We used mini chicken corn dogs, but any mini corn dog can be used.
- Calculated nutrition is based on House of Raeford brand honey batter frozen mini chicken corn dogs. Please check your brand for accurate nutrition and serving size.
- We dipped these in ketchup and mustard but you might also like honey mustard, spicy mayonnaise, ranch dressing, or even a cheese sauce. Pick your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
- Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model.
- Recipe time and temperature is based on a cold air fryer. If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
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