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Perfectly cooked hot dogs, wrapped in bacon and cooked in the air fryer, are outrageously delicious and slightly indulgent! Nestled in a buttery toasted bun, they have the perfect combination of texture and flavor, making them hard to resist.
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What makes these hot dogs so unique? It’s simple. BACON. See, as the bacon cooks, it releases amazing flavor and juices, which the hot dog absorbs, taking it to a whole new level. Hot dogs and crispy bacon? Bring it on. They might just be called the ultimate pigs in a blanket!
How To Serve Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Ohhh, this is where things get fun! You can’t go wrong if you go with mustard, ketchup, and relish classics, or load them up Carolina Slaw Dogs style! Here are more yummy toppings to serve with air fryer bacon-wrapped hotdogs:
- Chopped onions
- Homemade chili
- Creamy Cole Slaw
- Pickled Corn and Onions
- Spicy Brown Mustard
- Sauerkraut
- Pickles
- Pimento Cheese
- BBQ sauce
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Hot Dog Recipe
- Hot Dogs – beef, pork, or turkey hot dogs can be used.
- Bacon – regular cut bacon slices work best. Turkey bacon can also be used.
- Buns – top sliced or regular hot dog buns work with this recipe.
- Butter – to use on the buns.
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How Long Does It Take To Cook Hot Dogs In The Air Fryer?
Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and the timer for 8 minutes. Check the hot dogs after 6 minutes and turn them if needed.
I tested this recipe in a PowerXL and a Ninja 4-quart air fryer. Different models of air fryers cook differently, so I recommend checking the hot dogs near the end of the cooking time.
Tips For Making This Recipe
- Do not use thick-cut bacon as it will take longer to cook and may not crisp up.
- Wrap the slice of bacon tightly around the hot dog so that it stays in place during cooking. You can use toothpicks to secure the bacon if needed. Just remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Cook in batches and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket so that the air can circulate around the hot dogs.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the type of air fryer you have and the size of the hot dogs.
- For leftovers, store the bacon-wrapped hot dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, warm up the hot dogs in the air fryer and toast the buns.
- No cooking spray, vegetable, or olive oil is needed in this recipe.
- For easy clean-up, line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
These hot dogs are great for lunch, an after-school snack, and perfect for an easy dinner. Here are some of my favorite sides to serve alongside these dogs:
- Crock Pot Baked Beans
- BLT Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Southern Fried Corn
- Spicy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 regular bacon strips
- 4 hot dog buns
- softened butter
Instructions
- Take hot dogs and bacon out of the package. Tightly wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon. Place the wrapped hot dogs in the basket of the air fryer.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees and the timer to 8 minutes. Slide the basket into the air fryer and press the start/power button. At the 6-minute mark, check the hot dogs for donenss and turn if needed. At the end of the cooking time, carefully remove the basket.
- Place one hot dog into each bun. Brush on softened butter (optional) and place hog dogs in buns back in the air fryer.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees and the timer to 1 to 2 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, carefully remove the hot dogs from the basket and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not use thick-cut bacon as it will take longer to cook and may not crisp up.
- Wrap the slice of bacon tightly around the hot dog so that it stays in place during cooking. You can use toothpicks to secure the bacon if needed. Just remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Store the bacon-wrapped hot dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for leftovers. When ready to serve, warm up the hot dogs in the air fryer and toast the buns.
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