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featured grilled hot dogs.
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How to Cook Hot Dogs (Grilled)

Hot dogs are quick and easy to cook on the grill, and they come out deliciously juicy and charred. Pile on your preferred toppings and they'll be ready to serve!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 8 jumbo hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns

Optional Toppings

Instructions

  • Heat the grill to high heat.
  • Make a few pokes in the hot dogs with a fork.
    8 jumbo hot dogs
  • Turn the grill heat down to medium.
  • Place the hot dogs over indirect heat (not directly over the flames).
  • Grill for a total of 5-6 minutes, rotating the hot dogs every 1-2 minutes until all sides have grill marks.
    overhead view of 6 grilled hot dogs on a white plate.
  • Place the hot dogs in buns and top with your favorite hot dog toppings like ketchup, mustard, relish, and chopped onion.
    8 hot dog buns, Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Chopped onion

Notes

  • You can use this grilling method for any kind of hot dog, including veggie dogs.
  • Try not to turn the hot dogs too frequently, or you won’t get those nice grill marks.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Store hot dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg