A hot dog Reuben is the deli classic you didn't expect to make in an air fryer

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BRUCE WEINSTEIN and MARK SCARBROUGH

Here’s a whimsical take on a classic deli sandwich, made with hot dogs rather than the more standard corned beef, from our cookbook “The Instant Air Fryer Bible.”Any hot dog will do — beef, pork, turkey even vegan hot dogs — although the best results are had with more standard, backyard-barbecue dogs, rather than fancier varieties.You probably never thought you’d be making sandwiches in an air fryer when you bought the machine. You thought you’d be making French fries, sure. You might have thought you’d be making crunchy sides like steak fries. You might even have thought about crispy fish sticks. But sandwiches? Yep! The air fryer can toast bread evenly and quickly, giving even classic deli sandwiches a delectable crust without burning or melting the ingredients inside.Change up this recipe by substituting drained kimchi for the sauerkraut, swapping out the Swiss for Gruyère or Comté, and/or substituting thin, link-like brats for the hot dogs.

Makes 2 Hot Dog ReubensIngredientsFour 1-1/2-ounce hot dogs4 slices of rye breadOlive oil spray1/4 cup Russian dressing2/3 cup squeezed-dry purchased sauerkrautFour 1-ounce slices of Swiss Cheese

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