These two tweaks give the hot dogs a smoky flavor and crunchy texture that doesn't require firing up the grill. Here's how to make bacon-wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer to take this summer ...

Grip oiled paper towel with tongs and carefully apply oil to grill grate to make sure bacon does not stick while cooking. Cut a couple slits into each hot dog so they won’t burst while grilling.

Hotdogs topped with cheddar and sautéed apples, BLT hot dogs, and bacon-wrapped hot dogs with avocado; for these and more ways to dress up your dogs, check out our Food & Wine guide to hotdogs.

Metro Phoenix is filled with roadside stands with colorful tents churning out excellent bacon-wrapped hot dogs. But if you're looking to sit down at a restaurant and enjoy a Sonoran-style dog ...