Deliciously Cheesy Air Fryer Pizza Dogs

These Air Fryer Pizza Dogs are a fun and tasty twist on the classic hot dog. Filled with gooey cheese, pepperoni, and wrapped in a soft pizza dough, these dogs are cooked to perfection in the air fryer. They make a great snack, appetizer, or main dish for any occasion. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce or enjoy them as is. With only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these pizza dogs are a crowd-pleasing recipe that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 4 hot dog buns
• 4 hot dogs
• 8 slices of mozzarella cheese
• 16 slices of pepperoni
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the hot dog buns horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
3. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese inside each hot dog bun, on one side.
4. Insert a hot dog into each bun, on top of the cheese.
5. Wrap 2 slices of pepperoni around each hot dog, securing them with toothpicks if needed.
6. Place the pizza dogs in the preheated air fryer basket, making sure they're not touching each other.
7. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the hot dogs are heated through.
8. While the pizza dogs are cooking, in a small bowl, mix together the shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil.
9. Once the pizza dogs are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute.
10. Drizzle marinara sauce over the pizza dogs and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese mixture on top.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

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