Are you tired of plain hot dogs? Here is a recipe that is a real game changer. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are an easy meal to prepare for your family dinner, game day, or any social get together.
If you love bacon take plain hot dogs to the next level with bacon wrapped hot dogs. Cooking them in the air fryer means that you can have an easy family dinner ready in short order.
Your whole family will love this delicious dog recipe. Everyone can top off their crispy bacon dog with their favorite condiments and favorite toppings.
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
Bacon – For this recipe, use regular bacon not thick cut bacon. Also, depending on the thickness of the bacon, you may need 1 or 2 strips of bacon per hot dog. I have not tried this recipe with turkey bacon yet.
Hot Dogs – There are many different types of hot dogs. Just use your favorite brand.
Other ingredients you may like to add:
- Hot dog buns
- Classic Ketchup
- Yellow Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Pickles or Relish
- Jalapenos
- Onion
- BBQ Sauce
Step-by-Step Recipe Directions
We are going to start this recipe by partially cooking the bacon. This will help get an extra crispy texture of bacon without overcooking the hot dog in the air fryer.
Step 1 – Partially cook the bacon. There are 2 easy ways to do this. The first is to lay the strips of bacon on a piece of parchment paper that has been placed on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the bacon in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees F. Cook for 5 minutes.
The second way is to place the bacon between sheets of paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate. Cook the bacon for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Remember, all ovens and microwaves vary, so take a look at the next photo to see how the bacon should look when you wrap up the hot dogs.
Step 2 – Take a piece of bacon and wrap it around the hot dog. This will take 1 strip of bacon, maybe 2, depending on the bacon and size of the hot dog.
Try not to overlap the bacon while wrapping the hot dog.
Step 3 – Place the wrapped hot dogs on the air fryer basket. For easy clean up, and depending on the type of air fryer you have, line the drip tray with aluminum foil for easier clean up.
Step 4 – Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. When ready, place the air fryer basket in the air fryer and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
Turn the hot dogs once during the cooking time.
Place the bacon dog in your favorite hot dog bun and add whatever classic toppings you like. The addition of a crispy texture is a real game changer for hot dogs.
Using the air fryer to make a delicious meal with simple ingredients makes this perfect for busy weeknights.
PrintBacon Wrapped Hot Dogs In Air Fryer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 8 strips Bacon or 16 strips if using 2 per hot dog
- 8 Hot Dogs
- 8 Hot Dog Buns
Instructions
Partially Cooking the Bacon in the Oven
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Lay the strips of bacon on a piece of parchment paper that has been placed on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Place the bacon in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees F. Cook for 5 minutes.
Partially Cooking the Bacon in the Microwave
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Place the bacon between sheets of paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate. Cook the bacon for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes. *
Cooking the Bacon Hot Dogs
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Take a piece of bacon and wrap it around the hot dog. This will take 1 strip of bacon, maybe 2, depending on the bacon and size of the hot dog.
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Try not to overlap the bacon while wrapping the hot dog.
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Place the wrapped hot dogs on the air fryer basket.
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Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. When ready, place the air fryer basket in the air fryer and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
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Turn the hot dogs once during the cooking time.
Notes
Partially cooking the bacon first helps ensure the bacon gets really crispy without the hot dog overcooking. We have shown you two different methods to try. Use whichever one works best for you.
* Remember, all ovens, air fryers, and microwaves vary and cooking times may vary.
For easy clean up, and depending on the type of air fryer you have, line the drip tray with aluminum foil.
