Air fry mini corn dogs are the perfect convenient snack – they’re quick, easy, fuss-free and dirty less dishes than pan-frying or oven-baking. If you’re just looking for that extra bit of information to get you started, you’re in the right place! The first question’s I’ll be answering regard the cooking time for different corn dogs, as well as the temperatures they need to reach and be fried at. After this, there’s a guide to making frozen (mini) corn dogs in the air fryer, as well as a list of frequently asked questions.
So, let’s get into it!
Table of Contents
- Can You Air Fry Mini Corn Dogs?
- Mini Corn Dogs In Air Fryer Time And Temp
- Homemade Corn Dogs In Air Fryer
- How To Air Fry Frozen Mini Corn Dogs
- On Corn Dogs And Air Frying
- FAQs
Can You Air Fry Mini Corn Dogs?
You can air fry mini corn dogs, in the exact same way you can bake them in the oven or otherwise cook them.
The kicker here though is that cooking them in the air fryer usually leads to crispier corn dogs!
I’ve found many people saying that they struggle with getting corn dogs to cook all the way through, or having soggy corn dogs. But that doesn’t seem to be a problem when it comes to air fryers.
Can You Air Fry Frozen Corn Dog?
Fortunately, like cooking tilapia from frozen, frozen mini hot dogs in air fryer are completely possible!
Making them from frozen is far more convenient than waiting for them to thaw out. On top of this, thawing out your ‘dogs before frying is more likely to make them soggy – so absolutely go ahead on doing it all in the air fryer!
Mini Corn Dogs In Air Fryer Time And Temp
How Long Do You Cook Corn Dogs In An Air Fryer?
Regular sized corn dogs, somewhat surprisingly, take a little less time to cook than a batch of mini corn dogs.
Regular-sized fresh corn dogs take roughly 6-8 minutes, whereas frozen tend to be ready in around 10 minutes.
The temperature that both of these corn dogs should be cooked at is 400 °F, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 °F.
How Long To Air Fry Mini Corn Dogs?
The mini corn dogs in air fryer time you should expect is generally around 8-10 minutes.
Like making kielbasa in the air fryer, shake your corndogs halfway through cooking to ensure it cooks and browns evenly. This is especially important when making frozen corndogs.
How Long To Air Fry Frozen Mini Corn Dogs
On the topic of frozen corndogs, how long should you air fry frozen mini corn dogs? Well, the answer is “not much longer than a batch of fresh mini corn dogs”.
They tend to take around roughly ten to twelve minutes – to be extra sure, cut one of your corn dogs in the middle after cooking to double check if it has been cooked inside.
Alternatively, check the internal temperature has reached 160 °F using a food thermometer like the one below.
What Temperature To Fry Mini Corn Dogs
If you’re wondering what temp to air fry mini corn dogs, you’ll be glad to know that it’s the same for frozen corn dogs as it is for fresh. The only difference is that larger corn dogs and frozen corn dogs will have to cook for slightly longer – for example, fifteen minutes instead of ten, etc.
All corn dogs should be heated at around 380 °F – 400 °F.
Homemade Corn Dogs In Air Fryer
If you’re interested in making your own own homemade air fryer corn dogs, I’ve added in a video-guided recipe here by YouTube channel TipBuzz.
Now for the information; it same time and temp, and is there any difference to the frying technique?
So here’s the deal – it’s all pretty similar to store-bought corn dogs. Cook them at 375 °F for four minutes before flipping them. Then, simply cook them for another 4 min and you’re done!
If you like your corn dogs a little more toasted, turn them 25 degrees and leave in for an extra two minutes to brown.
If you’re interested in making those corn dogs with a more liquid-based batter instead, or don’t wish to breadcrumb them, consider using a corn-dog mold for cooking with! Like a waffle iron, this corn dog maker cooks your corn dogs perfectly in just the right shape.
How To Air Fry Frozen Mini Corn Dogs
| Cook Time: |
| 10-12 mins |
If you’re wondering how do you air fry mini corn dogs, this written guide I’ve created will help. Learn how to fry those corn dogs from frozen in an air fryer with ease!
What You Will Need
| – An air fryer |
| – A plate to serve on |
| – One box of frozen mini corn dogs |
| – A pair of tongs (optional) |
Method
Air Fryer Mini Corndog Recipe
Preheat and place
To air fry frozen mini corn dogs, begin by preheating your fryer at 400 °F for a few minutes. Then, simply take them out of the box and place them into your air fryer basket.
Fry ’em
Once your frozen mini corndogs are in the air fryer, fry them at a temperature between 380 °F and 400 °F – if your air fryer tends to run hot, go for a lower temperature. In the case of a weak air fryer, do the opposite. If you’re still in the market for an air fryer or want to see where your fryer ranks, check out this list of the best air fryers.
Check and flip
Fry your corn dogs like this for five minutes. Then, open up your air fryer and take out the basket and give it a shake. This will help ensure that your corn dogs cook all the way through. Additionally, you can use this as an opportunity to check if the temperature is too high or low for your air fryer.
More frying
Place your mini corndog-filled basket back into the fryer, and continue frying for another five minutes. Make any adjustments to the temperature as soon as you put them in, though this likely won’t be necessary.
Plate and serve
After these next five minutes are up, take out your mini corn dogs. At this point, you can plate them up and serve them if they’re done to your liking. Just be sure to check that they are fully cooked using the tricks described before. If you like your corn dogs slightly more toasted or crispy, leave them in for another two minutes then do the same.
On Corn Dogs And Air Frying
Air frying mini corn dogs is a simple task – and, thankfully, freezing them doesn’t add a single complication to the process.
All you have to do to fry frozen corn dogs (mini or otherwise) is fry them from somewhere between 380 °F – 400 °F! Regular frozen corn dogs generally take about six to eight minutes, depending on the size of the batch, while mini frozen corn dogs are cooked in ten to twelve.
And, luckily, that really is all there is to it!
FAQs
Can you cook mini corn dogs in the air fryer?
Yes! There are actually advantages to cooking corn dogs in the air fryer. They come out crispier, and they have less chances of being soggy.
What temp to cook mini corn dogs in air fryer?
Fry them from somewhere between 380 °F – 400 °F, frozen/mini or otherwise.
