5 from 23 votes

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer

Crispy bacon wrapped hot dogs made in the air fryer with BBQ seasoning and a sticky barbecue sauce finish. An easy lunch, dinner, or game day recipe.

Prep Time3

Cook Time12

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Davinah

4 slices bacon thinly sliced, see the blog post for what to do if you have thick-cut bacon
4 hot dogs beef or turkey, score the hot dogs (3-4 slices is good) with a knife
1 tsp BBQ Seasoning click for my recipe
¼ cup BBQ Sauce any hickory, keto, or your favorite bbq sauce works
4 Hot Dog Buns optional

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Make a few shallow cuts across each hot dog.
Toss the bacon with the BBQ seasoning.
Wrap one slice of bacon snugly around each hot dog, slightly overlapping the bacon as you go. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
Place the bacon wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer in a single layer with space between them.
Air fry for 6 minutes.
Flip the hot dogs and brush them with half of the BBQ sauce.
Air fry for another 4–6 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crisp to your liking.
Brush with the remaining BBQ sauce before serving, if desired.

Use thin-cut bacon: It crisps more easily during the short air fryer cooking time.
Using thick-cut bacon: Partially cook it for about 5 minutes before wrapping the hot dogs.
Give them space: Leave room between the hot dogs so hot air can circulate around the bacon.
Add sauce later: Brushing on the BBQ sauce after the flip helps prevent it from darkening before the bacon is crisp.
Check the bacon: Air fryers vary, so use the bacon’s color and texture as your final doneness cue.
Toothpicks: Use them only if needed, and remove them before serving.