These delicious bacon-wrapped hot dogs made in the air fryer, are a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic favorite with a twist. The combination of smoky sausages wrapped in crispy bacon is heavenly, while the convenience of cooking in the air fryer makes this a perfect no-fuss meal. Serve them on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a satisfying and delicious quick dinner.
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These air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs are not only a perfect easy weeknight dinner, but are also great for a crowd and perfect for game day parties. They can easily be scaled up or down to feed a large group of people, and the air fryer makes it possible to cook a large batch at once, making it a time-efficient choice for hosting.
While some may argue that grilled hot dogs are the only way to go, these air fryer hot dogs easily taste just as good! The bacon becomes crispy and flavorful, while the sausages are cooked to perfection and bursting with juicy smoky flavors. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy a delicious and stress-free meal.
Be sure to try my Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Casserole and my Sausage and Bean Casserole too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick and Easy: It cannot get any quicker or easier than this! They take 15 minutes to make and only 2 steps!
- Great for a Crowd: You can easily upscale the recipe to make as many hot dogs as you want to feed a crowd, especially on game night!
- Kid-friendly: I never met a kid who didn't love hot dogs or bacon! These bacon wrapped hot dogs will surely be a hit with kids!
- Dietary info: They're low-carb, gluten-free, dairy free, and keto-friendly if you skip or substitute the buns.
Ingredients
- Hot Dogs: Use your favorite brand of hot dogs, either fresh or frozen, or substitute them with regular sausages, if you prefer.
- Bacon: Regular American bacon will work great for this recipe.
How to air fry bacon wrapped hot dogs
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- Wrap the bacon slices around the hot dogs, securing the ends with toothpicks (photo 1).
- Cook in the air fryer until crispy (photo 2).
Hot Dog Toppings
Serve these air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs with your favorite toppings like:
- Classic Mustard and Ketchup.
- Relish or Pickles.
- Onions, either raw or caramelized, these Air Fryer Onions work great!
- A spicy twist with jalapeños, chili, Sriracha, or hot sauce.
- Warm Sauerkraut or fresh Coleslaw. My Cajun Coleslaw is always a favorite!
- BBQ sauce or your favorite sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen hot dogs but they will need to be cooked in the air fryer for 10 minutes before wrapping them with the bacon.
Yes, you can also use regular sausages but they will need to be pre-cooked for 5 - 10 mins before wrapping them in bacon, depending on the thickness.
Regular hot dogs are already cooked so they require a shorter cooking time
To make sure the bacon is super crispy and delicious, it's important to keep the hot dogs separated, so you can cook as many as you can fit in your air fryer on a single layer without touching. You can then keep the first batch warm in the oven while you cook the next batch.
Serving Suggestions
For the perfect game night party or dinner, serve these air fried bacon wrapped hot dogs with sides like:
- Air Fryer Frozen Waffle Fries
- Air Fryer Polenta Fries
- Rosemary and Garlic Fries
- Crispy Jalapeno Fries
- Air Fryer Halloumi Fries
- Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
- Creamy Broccolini Slaw
- Healthy Mediterranean Slaw
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
You can wrap the hot dogs in bacon ahead of time and keep them in the fridge covered with plastic wrap until ready to cook.
They're best enjoyed straight away, but they can also be reheated in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes until warm.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- I prefer to secure the bacon with toothpicks, you can make them without them but they look neater when served. The toothpicks also keep the bacon from shrinking.
- If you use toothpicks, soak them first in water for 5-10 minutes so that they will not burn in the air fryer.
- Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving the hot dogs!
- Preheat the air fryer before adding the hot dogs to reduce the cooking time.
- Warm the hot dog buns in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to make them slightly toasted.
- The cooking time is a guide, as air fryer models can vary. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes if they're not yet crispy.
Whether you're cooking for your family or hosting a game day party, these air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and leave everyone asking for seconds.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Potato Peel Chips
- Air Fryer Pork Meatballs
- Air Fryer Carrot Chips
- Air Fryer Stuffed Poblano Peppers
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 strips bacon
To serve
- hot dog buns
- mustard, ketchup and any other toppings you enjoy.
Instructions
- Soak the toothpicks in cold water if using.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380F / 190c.
- Wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon, securing both ends with a toothpick.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, place the hot dogs n the basket in a single layer and set to cook at 380F / 190c for 10 minutes.
- Turn the hot dogs carefully halfway through cooking so that they cook evenly.
- Cook til the bacon is done to your liking (for me it was 10 minutes) and serve in buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- I prefer to secure the bacon with toothpicks, you can make them without them, but they look neater when served. The toothpicks also keep the bacon from shrinking.
- If you use toothipicks, soak them first in water for 5-10 minutes so that they will not burn in the air fryer.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving the hot dogs.
- Preheat the air fryer before adding the hot dogs to reduce the cooking time.
- Warm the hot dog buns in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to make them slightly toasted.
- The cooking time is a guide, as air fryer models can vary. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes if they're not yet crispy.
Daryl says
Once the Hot Dogs are done, put them in the buns and brush the top with butter. Air Fry for 2-3 minutes.