Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Ready in about 20 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs?+
Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 10-13 min, flip halfway.
Do I need to secure the bacon?+
Cocktail sticks keep the ends from unravelling, but tucking them tightly can work too.