Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Ready in about 20 minutes.
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Wrapping hot dogs in bacon takes them from simple to spectacular, and the air fryer crisps the bacon all the way around. These street-food style dogs are smoky, crunchy and perfect for a crowd.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 rashers streaky bacon
- 6 hot dog buns
- Cocktail sticks
- Mustard and crispy onions, to serve
Method
- 1Spiral-wrap each hot dog in a rasher of bacon, securing the ends with sticks.
- 2Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F.
- 3Arrange the wrapped dogs in a single layer.
- 4Cook 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway, until the bacon is crisp all over.
- 5Check they are hot through at 71°C/160°F.
- 6Serve in buns with mustard and crispy onions.
Tips for the best results
- Overlap the bacon slightly as you spiral so no gaps show.
- Remove the cocktail sticks before serving.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
- Trusting the clock instead of a probe - Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs is ready at 71°C / 160°F in the thickest part.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs?
A typical starting point is 190°C / 375°F for 10-13 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
How do I know air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs is cooked through?
Use a probe in the thickest part. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs should reach 71°C / 160°F. Rest a few minutes before slicing so juices settle.
How many people does air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.
Do I need to secure the bacon?
Cocktail sticks keep the ends from unravelling, but tucking them tightly can work too.