If you’re looking for a quick, fun twist on a classic favorite, these Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer are so good!
Because BENSA is for bacon lovers, we don’t skimp on the bacon! Each hot dog is wrapped in two slices of smoky bacon and cooked until perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside.
The air fryer makes it incredibly fast and easy to get that irresistible texture. Serve these tasty franks in toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a meal everyone will love.
These hot dogs wrapped in bacon are perfect for game day gatherings, backyard cookouts, and casual meals. (For similar flavors, you might also like our bacon wrapped little smokies appetizer recipe!)
Keep the bacon theme going by serving these frankfurters with the ultimate bacon deviled eggs, bacon macaroni salad or warm potato salad with bacon.
Why You’ll Go Hog Wild for This Recipe
Maximum Bacon, Maximum Flavor: Unlike some recipes, every inch of the frank is covered in smoky, crispy bacon!
Irresistible Texture: You’ll love how the air fryer makes the bacon perfectly crispy while keeping the hot dog juicy inside.
Quick and Easy: Minimal prep and fast cooking time mean you can satisfy your bacon cravings any time!
Ingredients and Substitutions
You’ll only need three ingredients to make this bacon hot dog recipe:
Bacon – You can use regular or thick sliced bacon, smoked or unsmoked – the choice is yours!
Hot dogs – I used Hebrew National all-beef jumbo hot dogs, but you can use your favorite type and brand.
Buns – The buns I used are split down the middle, and are often used for lobster rolls. You can use any type of sandwich bun or hoagie roll you like.
Equipment Needed
Besides toothpicks, the main equipment you’ll need for this recipe is an air fryer.
I’ll link to the Chefman 6 quart air fryer we use in our home kitchen. The basket size is just right for our family, it crisps evenly, and overall I have been very happy with it.
If you don’t have an air fryer, no problem. I’ve included directions below for cooking the bacon dogs in the oven.
Step by Step Instructions
STEP ONE: Arrange three layers of food safe paper towels on a microwave safe plate. Lay four strips of bacon on top.
STEP TWO: Microwave on medium power (50%) until the bacon is partially cooked but still flexible. In my microwave this took 3 1/2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining four strips of bacon and set aside.
STEP THREE: Place one hot dog in the center of a work surface. Wrap the first piece of bacon around half of the hotdog in a spiral. Securing with toothpicks, wrap the second piece of bacon on the bottom half of the hotdog in the same way. Repeat with remaining bacon strips and hot dogs.
Cook at 350 degrees F until the hotdogs are cooked through and the bacon is golden brown and crispy. In my air fryer, this took about eight minutes, but cooking times vary so keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
Optional – if you want toasted buns, split the hotdog buns and arrange them on a baking sheet. Cooking a 350 degree F oven until lightly browned, about eight minutes.
Remove the toothpicks from the hotdog and arrange them in the buns.
Serve and enjoy!
Oven Directions
No air fryer? Here’s how to make these jumbo bacon dogs in the oven.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on a foil-lined baking sheet fitted with a wire rack (or directly on the foil for easier cleanup).
Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the hot dogs are heated through and the bacon is golden brown and crisp. Drain and serve on toasted buns.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Cool the bacon wrapped hot dogs completely, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, warm them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F until hot and crispy, about 5 minutes, or in the oven at 400 degrees F until heated through and crispy.
What to Put On Bacon Wrapped Hotdogs?
The bacon-wrapped dogs are really good as is, but if you want to add a little extra flavor these are some of our favorite toppings and condiments:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- BBQ Sauce
- Onions – either raw or cooked. (Pro tip: I like to soak chopped onion in ice water for a few minutes and drain before putting on the dogs. The process makes the onions mild and crisp.)
- Relish
- Sauerkraut
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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Air Fryer Recipe
Equipment
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 jumbo hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns, split
Instructions
- Line a microwave-safe plate with three layers of paper towels. Arrange four slices of bacon on top and microwave at 50% power until partially cooked but still flexible, about 3½ minutes. Repeat with the remaining bacon and set aside.
- Place one hot dog on a work surface. Wrap one slice of bacon around the top half in a spiral, securing with toothpicks. Wrap a second slice around the bottom half in the same manner. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs and bacon.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for about 8 minutes, or until the hot dogs are heated through and the bacon is golden brown and crisp.
- Optional: For toasted buns, split the buns and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Remove toothpicks from the hot dogs, place in toasted buns, and serve.
Notes
Store leftover bacon-wrapped hot dogs tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. (Let them cool completely before storing to keep the bacon from getting soggy.) To reheat, warm them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3–5 minutes or in a 350 degree F oven until heated through and crispy.
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Nutrition
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Nutrition Disclaimer: All nutritional information shared on this site is an approximation. I am not a certified nutritionist, and any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
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