Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

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These Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are our favorite cookout upgrade because they take about 5 minutes of prep and taste 10 times better than a plain hot dog. Just wrap each dog in a strip of thin-cut bacon, sprinkle with BBQ rub, and grill until the bacon is crispy and the outside is golden.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Servings:

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Equipment

Ingredients

8 hot dogs
8 slices bacon thin cut, not thick cut
1 teaspoon BBQ rub or more to taste
8 hot dog buns

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium heat about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wrap one piece of bacon around each hot dog. Secure the bacon to the hot dog with a toothpick on each side of the hot dog. Sprinkle each bacon wrapped hot dog with the BBQ rub.
Grill hot dogs for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, or until bacon is fully cooked and crispy. Watch them closely because the bacon can cause flare ups on the grill.
Assemble hot dogs and top with desired condiments.

Notes

Fridge: Store bacon wrapped hot dogs in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store leftover hot dog buns separately.

Freezer: Wrap individual hot dogs wrapped in bacon in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag or airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

These are quick to reheat on the grill in about 5 minutes but I have also put them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. My favorite way to get a nice crispy bacon the second time around, is to put them in the air fryer for about 4 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid the microwave to avoid rubbery hot dogs!

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