How to cook hot dog on pan

Pan frying is a popular way to prepare your hot dogs. It is not more difficult than cooking them, but frying makes your hot dogs more flavorful and more delicious.

As I mentioned in my recipe How To Boil Hot Dogs, Hot dog is no raw meat, so cooking through is not necessary. So we do not aim to literally “fry” them, but to make them more tasteful. Adjust frying time to your own taste preference.

Whichever way you choose to fry it, it is worth cutting 6 to 10 cross-hatch patterns in your hot dogs. Do not cut them up, don’t cut deeper than half the thickness of your hot dogs.

These cuts will open during frying your hot dogs. On one hand this enables your hot dogs to be evenly cooked. On the other hand this is the most proper way to fry them and your fried hot dogs just will look more desirable.

Plan on serving 2 to 6 hot dogs for each adult – portion sizes depend on how hungry your guests are, and how your baked hot dogs will be served; as an appetizer, with side dish or as a main meal.

How To Fry Hot Dogs

Fried hot dogs can be prepared pan-fried, grilled or deep fried.

• To make pan fried hot dogs it is advisable to put a small amount of oil or fat into your pan. I added 1 tablespoon high-quality duck fat when frying 10 hot dogs. This will make your hot dogs even more delicious, and they won’t stick to the pan while frying.
  When your frying pan is hot enough, place the hot dogs into it. Turn them a few times, and let them cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.

  There are a million fun ways to dress up hot dogs for summer barbeques and gatherings. But let's go back to the basics for a minute — what's the best way to cook plain ol' hot dogs? On the grill? In the oven? Dare I say...in the air fryer?

  There's no one "right" way to cook hot dogs (no matter what your uncle says at the family cookout). To save you time scouring the internet for different methods to cook hot dogs, we've put them all in one place for you. Here you'll learn how to roast, microwave, pan fry, boil, slow cook, grill, air fry, and pressure cook hot dogs step-by-step.

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  1. How to Cook Hot Dogs in the Oven

  
  
  Pictured: Wiener Winks. Molly

  Oven-roasting is a mess-free method that is great for cooking big batches of hot dogs for a gathering.

  Here's What You'll Need:

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Hot dogs

  Instructions:

  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until you begin to hear a sizzle.
  4. If you'd like to crisp the outside even more, broil the hot dogs for a few minutes longer.

  2. How to Cook Hot Dogs in the Microwave

  
  
  Pictured: Hot Dog Roll Up. Mackenzie Schieck

  There's not much to say about this method — this is the fastest way to heat a hot dog.

  Here's What You'll Need:

  • Paper towel
  • Hot dogs
  • Microwave-safe plate

  Instructions:

  1. Place the hot dog(s) on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a paper towel.
  2. Microwave on high for 15 second increments, until you've reached the desired result.

  3. How to Pan Fry Hot Dogs

  
  
  Pictured: Fried Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog. Mackenzie Schieck

  If you love a crispy frank, then you'll love this simple pan-fry method for cooking hot dogs in a frying pan.

  Here's What You'll Need:

  • Water (or butter or oil)
  • Hot dogs
  • Skillet
  • Tongs

  Instructions:

  1. Fill a skillet with ½ an inch water, or until the entire surface is covered. You may also use a dab of butter or a few tablespoons of oil in place of water. Place over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring water to a boil.
  3. Use tongs to gently add a few hot dogs at a time.
  4. Use the tongs to roll the hot dogs frequently until all sides have been browned.

  4. How to Boil Hot Dogs

  
  
  Pictured: Chicago-Style Hot Dog. bd.weld

  This tried and true method is an easy way to cook large quantities of hot dogs.

  Here's What You'll Need:

  • Large saucepan
  • Water
  • Hot dogs
  • Tongs

  Instructions:

  1. Fill a large saucepan with enough water to cover hot dogs (about 1 cup per hot dog).
  2. Bring water to a boil.
  3. Add the hot dogs one at a time using tongs.
  4. Reduce the heat to the low setting and allow the hot dogs to simmer for anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes (the longer they simmer, the crispier they'll be).
  5. Once they're done, use tongs to remove them from the water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  5. How to Cook Hot Dogs in the Slow Cooker

  
  
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  For a truly hands-off method for cooking hot dogs by the batch, use a slow cooker.

  Here's What You'll Need:

  • Slow cooker
  • Hot dogs

  Instructions:

  1. Stand hot dogs upright inside your slow cooker. Do not add water! The hot dogs will release steam and moisture as they warm.
  2. Heat on high for two hours or on low for four.

  6. How to Cook Hot Dogs on the Grill

  
  
  Pictured: Seattle Cream Cheese Dogs. BETHANYWEATHERSBY

  Our list wouldn't be complete without the most classic method for cooking hot dogs: grilling! For more tips read our guide on how to grill.

  Here's What You'll Need:

  • A grill
  • Hot dogs

  Instructions:

  1. Heat up the grill.
  2. Place hot dogs on the grill at an angle to create diagonal grill marks.
  3. Grill hot dogs for one minute on each side.

  7. How to Cook Hot Dogs in the Air Fryer

  
  
  Pictured: Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs. Buckwheat Queen

  What can't you do with your air fryer?! This method is based on this Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs recipe from Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. "I will never make hot dogs any other way. This is pure genius," says reviewer Buckwheat Queen.

  Here's What You'll Need:

  • Air Fryer
  • Buns (optional)
  • Hot dogs

  Instructions:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  2. Optional: place buns in the basket and cook for two minutes. Remove buns.
  3. Place hot dogs in the basket and cook for three minutes, transfer hot dogs to buns.

  8. How to Cook Hot Dogs in the Instant Pot

  And finally, we had to include the Instant Pot. This multi-tasking countertop appliance can do all things, including cooking hot dogs.

  Should I pan fry hot dogs?

  I like hot dogs cooked using different methods, but I think the BEST cooking method is to cook hot dogs is in a pan on the stove. Cooking hot dogs in a pan on the stove is quick and easy and makes an ideal hot dog with lots of flavor.

  Is it better to boil or fry hot dogs?

  Actually, char and plumpness is an elusive combination. When you boil them, they're plumper but tend to be soggy and lacking flavor. When you grill them, they can char too quickly and often seize up, becoming firm.

  How do you cook the perfect hot dog?

  Compared to boiling, simmering incurs less risk of overcooking or splitting the dogs. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring enough water to cover the dogs to a simmer. Place hot dogs in the water and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).