Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs (grilled or baked)

You’re going to love these bacon-wrapped hot dogs. You can cook them on the grill, in the oven, or in your air fryer.

No matter which way you decide to cook up these tasty dogs they are always a crowd-pleaser. They’re perfect for your next summer cookout and make the best game-day noshing.

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs are often called danger dogs. The original “danger dog“ is made by wrapping a hot dog in bacon and then deep-fried. Most likely it’ll be topped with mayo, grilled peppers, onions, pico de gallo, and if you like, grilled jalapeños.

Why are they called danger dogs?

The name came from the fact that these are cheap food that’s sold by unlicensed street vendors in Mexico. Especially in Tijuana outside the nightclubs.

Danger dogs are the kind of thing one might eat after a little too much imbibing. This street food became so popular in Southern California that it actually became LA’s official hot dog.

What You’ll Love about Bacon Wrapped Hot-Dogs

• Easy to make.
• Cook them how you like them.
• Use a variety of toppings.
• Eat them in a bun or not.
• Make mini bacon-wrapped cocktail weenies.

Ingredients You’ll need

• All beef hot dogs or mini cocktail weenies.
• Bacon. You’ll need 2 slices of bacon for every hot dog.

Get ready for cooking

1. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around the hot dog.
2. Secure the bacon with toothpicks.

How To Cook Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

You can make this easy recipe using any of the following methods.

Oven-Baked Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on a baking sheet. You can use a baking rack or line the baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Bake for bout 18 minutes. Turn over halfway through the baking process.

On The Grill

1. Set up the grill to cook on indirect heat. You want the grill to have medium heat.
2. Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on the grill off to the side of where the fire is. Cover and grill for 5 to 8 minutes. Turn during the cooking process. Cook until the bacon is crisp.

In The Airfryer

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400° F.
2. Add the bacon-wrapped hotdogs to the air fryer basket. Air fry bacon hot dogs for 8 minutes. Turn the hot dogs over and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your desired level of crispness.

Serving Suggestions

• Traditional condiments like ketchup, mustard, mayo, and relish.
• Cheddar cheese and bbq sauce.
• Mexican style — top with Pico de Gallo, sautéed onions and peppers, and grilled jalapeños.
• Asian style — top with spicy mayo (kewpie mayo + gochujang or sriracha + sesame oil).

What To Serve With Bacon Dogs

• Summer sides like Mac Salad, Classic Potato Salad, or Baked Beans are all clear winners here.

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