is with your friends and some grilled hot dogs andhamburgers.

Ahead, Chef Nirschel shares his favorite recipe for making gourmet hot dogs in the air fryer.

Read on to learn how to make his simple yet delicious recipe.

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Gather your ingredients.

Once your ingredients are ready to go, you could begin preparing your hot dogs and air fryer.

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Assemble your hot dogs and garnish with your favorite toppings.

Once your hot dogs are cooked and the buns toasted, it’s time to add toppings!

Nirschel recommends crumbled bacon, sliced red onion, pickled jalapenos, and a drizzle of barbecue sauce.

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Serve!

“Serve the gourmet hot dogs immediately while hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors,” says Nirschel.

This adds a sweet and savory depth to the flavor profile."

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