Bacon and hot dogs—a match made in foodie heaven. Ready in 20 minutes or less, these bacon-wrapped hot dogs can be made in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill.
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Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients:
- Hot dogs – 5 standard (or about 15 mini hot dogs).
- Bacon – 1 slice per standard hot dog (use ½ slice per mini hot dog; long hot dogs may need 2 slices).
- Hot dog buns.
- Condiments – your favorites for serving.
- Optional: sprinkle brown sugar on the bacon before wrapping for a touch of sweetness.
How To Assemble
- Set up a workspace and have 2–3 toothpicks per hot dog ready.
- Wrap one piece of bacon tightly around each hot dog so the edges touch but don’t overlap; this helps the bacon cook evenly. For long hot dogs use two pieces; for standard hot dogs one piece is usually enough. Cut bacon in half for cocktail-size or mini hot dogs so it wraps without overlapping.
- Secure the ends of the bacon with toothpicks.
Air Fryer recipe
Air frying is fast and easy:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Optionally spray the basket with cooking spray. Place bacon-wrapped hot dogs in a single layer. Air fry 8 minutes, flip, then cook another 3–5 minutes until the bacon reaches your desired crispness.
Oven Baked recipe
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place bacon-wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake about 13–16 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked evenly. Flipping is optional; do so if you want extra even browning.
Grill recipe
- Preheat the grill to high, roughly 400–425°F (200–220°C). Exact temperatures vary by grill.
- Oil or spray the grill grates so the hot dogs don’t stick. Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on the grill with the lid closed and cook 8–12 minutes, rotating every 2–3 minutes until the bacon is as crisp as you like. Remove pieces as they finish so they don’t overcook while others catch up.
Finishing and serving
- Remove hot dogs from the heat and let cool 1–2 minutes so they’re easy to handle.
- Remove the toothpicks, place each dog in a bun, and add condiments. A tasty combo is shredded cheddar and BBQ sauce, but use any toppings you prefer.
- Serve and enjoy.
What are bacon wrapped hot dogs called?
Bacon-wrapped hot dogs are often known as “danger dogs.” The name is widely used thanks to their popularity with street vendors in Mexico and in cities across the U.S. Los Angeles in particular has a strong association with this street-food style hot dog.
The best hot dog recipes
- Bacon wrapped hot dogs
- Hot dogs and eggs
- Air fryer hot dogs
- Gourmet hot dogs
- Hot dog “taquitos” (tortilla)
- Smoked hot dogs
- Puff pastry hot dogs
- Sausage pork roll
- Viral chickle
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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs (Air Fryer, Oven Baked, Grill) Recipe
Bacon and hot dogs—a quick, delicious combo ready in 20 minutes or less. Below are ingredient details, method options, and serving tips.
Course: Entree, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon hot dog, bacon wrapped hot dogs, bacon wrapped hot dogs oven
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 454 kcal
Author: Jenna Passaro
Ingredients
- 5 hot dogs (or 15 mini hot dogs)
- 10 pieces bacon (adjust quantity for size of hot dogs)
- 5 hot dog buns
Ideas for condiments
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
Instructions
How to make bacon wrapped hot dogs
- Prepare a workspace with 2–3 toothpicks per hot dog.
- Wrap bacon tightly around each hot dog so the edges touch but don’t overlap. Use two slices for long hot dogs; cut bacon in half for minis.
- Secure the bacon ends with toothpicks.
Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Place bacon-wrapped hot dogs in the basket. Air fry 8 minutes, flip, then air fry 3–5 more minutes until bacon is crisp to your liking.
Oven Baked
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place hot dogs on a parchment-lined sheet and bake 13–16 minutes, or until bacon is cooked through. Flip if needed for even browning.
Grill Style
- Preheat grill to 400–425°F.
- Oil the grates, grill 8–12 minutes with the lid closed, rotating every 2–3 minutes until bacon reaches desired crispness. Remove any finished hot dogs so they don’t overcook.
Finishing and serving
- Let cooked hot dogs rest 1–2 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks, place in buns, and top with condiments such as cheddar and BBQ sauce.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- For a sweet contrast, sprinkle brown sugar on the bacon before wrapping.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 454 kcal | Carbs: 35 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 28 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 955 mg