Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Dogs

Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Dogs are a fun and easy recipe perfect for lunches or weeknight dinners.

These tasty hot dogs are loaded with a homemade ground beef sloppy joe mixture and shredded cheese and air fried until perfectly toasted.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Quick & Easy – The air fryer speeds things up, making this a perfect weeknight meal with minimal prep and cleanup.
• Kid-Friendly – Sloppy joes and hot dogs are already family favorites—combine them and you’ve got a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
• Crispy, Toasted Buns – The air fryer gives the buns that golden, slightly crisped edge that you just can’t get from the microwave or oven.
• Perfect for Game Day or Parties – Fun, handheld, and a little over-the-top—in the best way! Ideal for casual get-togethers.
• Minimal Ingredients – Uses pantry staples and simple ingredients, so there’s nothing fancy or fussy to shop for.
• Customizable – Add cheese, jalapeños, pickles, or a drizzle of mustard—make it your own!

Juicy, saucy ground beef piled onto hot dogs and air-fried until the buns are crisp and golden—yes, please!

This is one of those meals that kids and adults will both devour—no complaints at the dinner table tonight!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• ½ lb lean ground beef
• ½ cup chopped yellow onion
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tablespoon yellow mustard
• ½ tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 wieners
• 4 hot dog buns
• ⅓ cup shredded nacho cheese blend

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I dropped some raw ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat and broke the beef apart.

 STEP 2: 

I added some chopped onions to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking until the ground beef was fully browned.

 STEP 3: 

I added some minced garlic to the skillet, stirred well and continued cooking for about 2 minutes.

 STEP 4: 

I added ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar and onion powder to the skillet.

I stirred until all of the ground beef was well coated in sauce and then reduced the heat to low.

 STEP 5: 

I preheated my air fryer and then dropped 4 wieners into the basket.

I cooked the wieners for 3 minutes at 380F.

 STEP 6: 

I placed each of the cooked wieners into a hot dog bun.

I spooned the sloppy joe mixture over the wieners and sprinkled shredded cheese on top.

 STEP 7: 

I placed the hot dogs into the air fryer basket and cooked them at 380F for 4 minutes.

Then the cheesy sloppy joe dogs were ready to serve!

These dogs are messy, cheesy, and completely irresistible.

Serve them with a side of fries, some crunchy coleslaw, or a pickle spear for the full diner-style experience.

These make the perfect game-day snack, movie-night treat, or backyard party hit.

If you are looking for a quick and easy meal your kids will go crazy for, then you need to try these Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Dogs!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make the sloppy joe mixture ahead of time?

• Yes! You can prep the sloppy joe mixture up to 2 days in advance. Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat it when you’re ready to assemble your dogs.

Can I make this without an air fryer?

• Yes! Just place the assembled dogs on a baking sheet and bake in a 375°F oven for about 10 minutes, or until heated through and slightly toasted.

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