If you’re looking for a quick way to cook a hot dog, the microwave is your best bet. A hot dog can be ready to eat in under a minute using a microwave. Cooking multiple hot dogs at the same time only takes a few minutes longer. Best of all, because hot dogs are pre-cooked, you don’t have to worry about undercooking them; simply heat them until they’re warm enough to eat. Show
Hot Dogs Nutrition FactsCooking TipsConsider warming the bunsHot dogs are traditionally served in a white bun. Though you can use the buns right out of the bag, many people prefer the sensation of a warm bun when eating a hot dog. Microwaving a bun is a quick and easy way to warm it up. Alternatively, you can choose to toast the buns. Toasted buns also have the warmth of microwaved buns but with a crisp, toasty texture. Toasting hot dog buns are simple if you have a toaster; simply toast them at the same temperature as white bread. Top with CondimentsHot dogs are delectable on their own, but adding toppings allows you to express your culinary creativity while also adding flavor to this classic dish. Typically, you’ll want to add these condiments after the hot dog has been microwaved, as cooking can alter the taste and consistency of these toppings. Here are a few suggestions for toppings: Mayonnaise Mustard Ketchup Sauce with hot pepper Pickle relish Bacon, etc. Consider an “all-in-one” microwave hot dog recipe.While most hot dog condiments are meant to be added cold after the hot dog is finished, a few recipes allow you to microwave the hot dog and its toppings. Several examples are provided below: Cheese dogs: Slit each hotdog lengthwise and insert a strip of your favorite cheese. Microwave as usual, then serve. Chilli dogs: Cover hot dogs in a microwave-safe tray with chili. Microwave according to package directions, allowing for a little extra cooking time for the chili. Serve the hot dogs and chili separately from the buns; guests can select a bun and then add a hot dog and chili from the other dish. Sauerkraut dogs are made by placing an uncooked hot dog in a bun and topping it with sauerkraut. Wrap the hot dog entirely in a paper towel and fold the excess towel underneath. Microwave, as usual, adding 5-10 seconds per frank. The bun will be slightly soggy, but this texture complements the sauerkraut well. Cooking time for Hot Dogs in a MicrowaveBecause microwaves have varying wattages, cooking times may vary slightly. The cooking times highlighted below are based on a microwave with around 800-1,000 watts power rating. Use shorter cooking times if your microwave has a higher wattage (and vice versa for lower wattage units):
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Over the past 100 years, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to cook up the perfect hot dog, and we’d love to share some of our hot dog know-how with you. Now we know your kitchen probably isn’t equipped with a dual-temperature, industrial flat top grill like the one at our original Coney Island restaurant. But that’s OK! Nathan’s Famous hot dogs can be just as delicious at home. Here’s how to cook the perfect hot dog. Step 1. Picking Makes PerfectThe first step, of course, is to start with the best: a Nathan’s. Pick your favorite from our lineup, whether it’s Original Skinless Beef Franks, Bun-Length Skinless Beef Franks, or any of our other delicious Nathan’s Famous hot dogs. They’re all 100% beef, with no artificial flavors and no by-products. Step 2. Cook It!From pan frying, to grilling, to oven, to dare we say it, even microwaving, there are countless ways to cook a dog, but which one’s the most delicious? The good news is that no matter how you cook it, you can enjoy a piping hot, mouthwatering Nathan’s hot dog. Pick your cooking method and we’ll give you our top tips from there. Pan Frying on the StoveLove a crispy outside on your frank? Pan frying hot dogs browns them up just right.
Famous Tip: Want a more decadent flavor? Swap out the water for a generous dab of butter or a few tablespoons of oil.
Famous Tip: For a rich and toasty bun to pair with your frank, try this trick.After you take the hot dogs out of the pan, turn off the heat and place the buns face down in the leftover juices. Let them simmer for about 45 seconds. On the GrillGrilling gives your hot dog that smoky, summer flavor you just can’t get any other way. Plus, no pots and pans to clean! Home run.
Famous Tip: Lay the dogs at an angle for that beautiful, diagonal char mark that makes your mouth water.
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy loved Nathan's dogs, and served them at the White House. The only question is: did she grill, boil or roast?In the OvenOven-roasting hot dogs is a great alternative to grilling because you can brown them like you can on the grill. Craving a juicy, grilled hot dog in winter? The oven is the next best thing!
Famous Tip: Turn on the broiler if you like your dogs extra crispy.
In the MicrowaveThe best thing about microwaving hot dogs is that you can have one ready to go in under a minute.
Cooking more than one? Lay them side by side on a plate and cover them all with a paper towel. Just make sure to leave a little space in between so they cook evenly. Famous Tip: It’s a myth that you need to fork your frank first. Actually, piercing it lets the delicious juices escape so your dog dries out.
Famous Tip: For a warm, fluffy bun, microwave it separately for 10 to 15 seconds.BoilingLooking for the best way to how to boil a hot dog? Honestly we just don’t recommend it. We didn’t back in 1916 when Nathan Handwerker started it all, and we still don’t today. When you boil a Nathan’s, all that special flavor rushes out into the water. And let’s be frank: who wants to eat a watered-down hot dog? Step 3. Top ThatWant some ideas for toppings? Go classic with ketchup, mustard, and relish, or up the ante with bold fixings to whip up a BBQ Bacon Hot Dog or a Chili Cheese Hot Dog. Get more ideas in our recipes section. How Do You Cook It?Tell us, do you have a traditional way to cook your Nathan’s hot dogs that’s different? Tell us on Facebook or Instagram! |