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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs Recipe with Smoky BBQ Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy bacon-wrapped hot dogs glazed with a smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for casual gatherings and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 regular-sized beef hot dogs
  • 8 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Optional toppings: sliced pickles, diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. Wrap each hot dog tightly with a strip of bacon, overlapping slightly to cover fully. Secure ends with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Place hot dogs on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. If no rack, place on parchment paper on the baking sheet.
  5. Brush bacon-wrapped hot dogs generously with smoky BBQ sauce.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each hot dog using tongs and brush again with BBQ sauce.
  7. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bacon is crispy and caramelized and hot dogs are heated through.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with buns and optional toppings.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for best crispiness. If bacon isn’t crisping enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Let hot dogs rest after baking to firm up bacon and set sauce. For gluten-free, verify hot dogs and Worcestershire sauce labels. Turkey bacon can be used but will be less crispy. BBQ sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge.

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