Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (or 375°F depending on your air fryer’s available settings)
Remove Nathan’s pretzel dogs from all external packaging. Place into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, allowing some air space between each one
1 Nathan’s Famous frozen pretzel dog
Cook on the air fry setting for 5-8 minutes at 370°F, or until hot dogs reach 165°F internal temperature and desired level of browning is achieved
Serve alone or with your favorite hot dog condiments
Notes
Nathan’s pretzel dogs are found in the freezer aisle of most grocery stores. They’re typically sold in quantities ranging from 4 all the way to 40 in wholesale stores. A serving size is 1, and you can cook as many as you want at a time so long as they fit in a single layer in your air fryer
This recipe also works with other brands of frozen pretzel dogs, such as Auntie Anne’s, Dutch Country, or Chicago Deli. You can also use mini pretzel dogs!
My favorite topping is yellow mustard, but you can use anything you like!
If you want the pretzel to be crispy around the entire dog, then flip them halfway through cooking. However, they’ll cook just fine without and have a slightly softer underside if you don’t
For a more traditional pretzel feel, apply a little water and sea salt before cooking, or after cooking feel free to brush with melted butter and add sea salt
Store leftover Nathan’s pretzel dogs in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days. Do not refreeze previously cooked frozen pretzel dogs
Reheat in the microwave for 40-60 seconds on high, or in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350°F, or until warmed through
Exact nutritional values will vary based on flavor of ingredients, any sauces or sides added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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