Bacon Wrapped Hotdog
If you want to eat the most delicious hot dog anywhere, take a trip to NYC’s East Village and visit Crif Dogs. Try one of their signature dogs - the Chihuahua. Each hot dog is wrapped in bacon. Bacon! And deep fry it to exceptional crispness. Placed on a soft bun with slices of fresh avocado and a smear of sour cream. Don’t forget a side of tots.
Crif Dogs was one of many adventures that solidified our friendship.
Bacon Wrapped Hotdog
In an electric fryer (or a deep pot on the stove), heat:
2” - 3” oil (canola recommended)
Exact amount dependent on volume of cooking vessel
Heat to 350F to 375F
While oil heats, prepare 8 hotdogs.
Select:
1 hot dog
1 strip of bacon
Starting on one end of the hot dog, wrap the hotdog in a spiral pattern to cover the hot dog. Tuck the bacon ends under the parallel wrap so that it will stay together during deep frying.
Repeat with remaining hot dogs and bacon.
Check electric fryer, when desired heat is reached, add 4 wrapped hotdogs. Fry for ~4 minutes so the bacon is crisp.
Remove cooked hotdogs from fryer and pat dry, set aside. Repeat with remaining hotdogs.
Prepare:
1 bun
Spread lightly with:
Sour Cream
Add:
2-3 avocado slices
Fried bacon-wrapped hotdog
Serve immediately.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 8 servings
Baking instructions: wrap hotdogs and place prepared hotdogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, turn hotdogs and bake an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.
