Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef or pork hot dogs
- 4 sturdy hot dog buns (brioche or bakery-style)
- ½ cup pizza sauce, divided (plus more for dipping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 pepperoni slices
- Optional garnish: grated Parmesan, red-pepper flakes, fresh basil
Instructions
- Air fry the Dogs
Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F . Arrange hot dogs in the basket and cook 6-7 minutes, turning halfway, until heated through and lightly blistered. - Prep the Buns
Split buns without cutting all the way through. Spread about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce inside each bun to coat the bottom. - Assemble the Pizza Dogs
Place a cooked hot dog in each sauced bun. Top with another spoonful of pizza sauce, a generous sprinkle of mozzarella, and 3 pepperoni slices on top of each one. - Melt & Toast
Carefully return the loaded hot dogs to the basket and cook an additional 2–3 minutes, just until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted. - Finish & Serve
Remove with tongs, garnish with Parmesan, basil, or red-pepper flakes if desired, and serve immediately with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes