5 from 15 votes
Chili Cheese Dog (Oven and Air Fryer)
This Chili Cheese Dog recipe offers two cooking methods—oven and air fryer—to prepare hot dogs topped with warm chili, melted cheese, and jalapeno slices. The hot dogs are cooked until tender and placed in buns, then topped and heated briefly to melt the cheese and crisp the bun edges. Jalapenos served on the side allow for customizable heat. The recipe provides flexibility to suit different equipment and preferences.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
399 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, International
Ingredients
- 4 hotdog
- 4 Buns
- 1 cup chili warmed, 256 grams
- ½ cup cheese 112 grams
- jalapeno pepper served on the side, sliced
Instructions
Air Fryer Version
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F / 190 C.
- Prick holes in the hot dogs with a fork.
- Place hot dogs into the air fryer basket and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Open the air fryer basket and remove the hot dogs. Place hot dogs into buns, and top with chili and cheese and sliced jalapenos and add the chili cheese dogs back in the basket.
- Cook for a further 2-3 minutes till the buns start getting crunchy and the cheese melts.
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Oven Version
- Preheat oven to 350 F / 180C / gas 4 and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cook the hot dogs according to package instructions and set aside somewhere warm.
- Open buns and put them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Add hot dogs to the bun, followed by the chili, cheese and jalapeno slice.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted. If you want you can remove the foil and broil for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Campfire Instructions
- Grill hot dogs over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes.
- Heat chili in a small pot over medium heat.
- Toast buns for a minute over the grill.
- Assemble buns with hot dog, chili, cheese and jalapeno slices, then serve.
Notes
- Prick hot dogs before air frying to prevent rupture during cooking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on hot dog size and air fryer model; start with less time and adjust as needed.
- Serve jalapeno slices on the side so guests can add according to their preference.
- For added flavor, try buttering the buns before air frying to get a crispier texture.
- Store hot dogs, chili, and buns separately in airtight containers; refrigerate leftovers up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1022mg
(43%)
Potassium
319mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
348IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
14mg
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.