Busy parents, this one’s for you! If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s packed with flavor, these Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer are a must-try. They’re crispy, juicy, and ready in no time—perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or even a game-day snack.
Benefits of Using an Air Fryer
- Quick Cooking Time: Ready in about 15 minutes.
- Easy Cleanup: No need to deal with messy grease from stovetop cooking or grilling.
- Crispy Bacon Texture: The air fryer ensures the bacon is evenly cooked and perfectly crisp.
- Energy-Efficient: Uses less electricity compared to an oven.
Why we love this recipe
- Great Combination - With air fryer bacon hot dogs you get two great things! Juicy hot dogs with crispy bacon. Need I say more?
- Simple Family Dinner - This is a super simple way to add a twist to a basic dinner item. Bacon and hot dogs are favorites for kids and adults alike.
- Easy Clean Up - The clean up is minimal. By using parchment paper and lining your air fryer, the bacon grease can easily be cleaned.
What to serve with bacon hot dogs
You can always serve your favorite potato chips, French fries or Oven Roasted Potatoes. Or, you might prefer a salad such as Broccoli and Cranberry Salad, or Potato Salad made with red potatoes.
Remember to use parchment paper and aluminum foil where recommended for easy clean up.
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
- Shredded Cheese
- 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.
In the Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Lay bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then remove.
In the Microwave:
- Place bacon between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave for 1 to 1 ½ minutes (adjust as needed).
Step 2: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Wrap each hot dog with one or two strips of bacon, avoiding too much overlap.
Step 3: Place the bacon wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer basket.
Step 4 - Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crispy.
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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.
Recipe FAQ's
By partially cooking the bacon first, you can make sure that your bacon will get really crispy without over cooking the hot dog.
It all depends on the size of your air fryer. You want to place the hot dogs so that they are not stacked or touching.
The hot dogs should only take about 10 minutes. However, all air fryers are different. Check your manufacturers booklet about recommend times and temperatures.
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Printable Recipe
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Oven or Microwave
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
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 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.
Partially Cooking the Bacon in the Microwave
- 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
- 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.
- Place the wrapped hot dogs on the air fryer basket.
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition
* Remember, all ovens, air fryers, and microwaves vary and cooking times may vary.
* Remember, all ovens, air fryers, and microwaves vary and cooking times may vary.
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