Spicy Firecracker Hot Dogs (Printable)
Fiery hot dogs topped with spicy Sriracha sauce, fresh jalapeños, and crispy fried onions for an explosively flavorful meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sausages & Buns
01 - 4 beef or pork hot dog sausages
02 - 4 hot dog buns
→ Spicy Firecracker Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
06 - 1 teaspoon honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
09 - 1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup fried onions or crispy shallots
11 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
→ Extras
13 - Cooking oil or nonstick spray, for grilling
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
02 - Place the hot dog sausages on the grill. Turn occasionally and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through and lightly charred on all sides.
03 - While the sausages cook, place the buns cut side down on the grill. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly crisp and golden.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Sriracha, mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spread a generous layer of firecracker sauce inside each toasted bun. Place a grilled sausage in each bun and top with shredded cabbage, jalapeño slices, fried onions, green onions, and cilantro.
06 - Serve immediately while hot. Offer extra sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce alone is worth making this recipe, a sticky sweet fiery condiment that you will want to put on everything from fries to scrambled eggs.
- Crispy toppings and soft buns create the kind of texture contrast that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.
02 -
- The sauce can be made up to three days ahead and stored in the refrigerator, which actually lets the flavors meld into something even better.
- If you pile on the toppings too far in advance the bun will get soggy, so always assemble right before serving.
03 -
- Slice a shallow lengthwise cut down each sausage before grilling to prevent bursting and help them cook more evenly.
- Warm the buns in the oven at low heat for a few minutes before grilling if they feel stiff or dry from the package.