How To Pan Fry Hot Dogs

Discover how to pan fry hot dogs on the stovetop. The searing is a special touch that’s much more flavorful than just boiling them. So, keep reading to see all the special things to do that will make pan frying hot dogs the best experience for everyone. Finally, this is part of our Sandwiches, Fast Food, Beef, Pork, and Stove Top Recipes categories.

Gathering Necessary Ingredients

For best efficiency, plan to get as much as you can ready in advance. That’s because these “tube steaks” only take about 4-7 minutes to cook. So, let’s begin to prepare.

Selecting Your Hot Dogs

Whether you prefer beef franks, turkey, pork, or even vegetarian wieners, pan cooked hot dogs are great. Be aware that most are already cooked but some won’t be so know that you’ll need to cook the raw ones longer.

Preparation Before Cooking Hot Dogs in a Pan

Preparing to pan cook hot dogs involves more than just heating a frying pan. So, start by getting your buns, toppings, and sides ready before you start cooking hot dogs in a pan.

How to make hot dogs in a pan starts with using a little oil. So, you’ll want to have about a tablespoon of any vegetable oil or butter ready to use. Also, the meat should be thawed out. All the toppings and condiments you’re planning on using should be ready to apply.

Technique of How To Pan Fry Hot Dogs

To do well at the art of pan frying hot dogs, the right technique is important.

Step 1 to Pan Fry Hot Dogs – Heat the oil

How to fry hot dogs in a pan starts by heating about a tablespoon of vegetable oil or butter in a pan on medium heat. Although oil or butter isn’t absolutely necessary, it helps to improve the grill marks.

Step 2. Roll the Dogs in the Frying Pan

Add the hot dogs to the preheated oil in the pan or skillet. About every minute, roll them into a different position. Tongs are good for this task. Continue this for about 4 to 7 minutes or until they are plump and beginning to brown. Thicker dogs or uncooked meat takes longer.

Step 3. Move Hot Dogs To Serving Plate When Done

So, seeing lots of grill marks are another good readiness indicator when they’re all around the meat for good coverage. Then, when done enough, move the dogs in a pan out onto the buns or into a serving dish.

Step 4. Add Toppings to the Pan Fried Hot Dogs

With a dog in the bun, apply all the topping you want. Actually, sometimes you’ll add certain toppings onto the bun before the meat. Popular toppings and condiments are mustard, ketchup, diced onions, shredded cheese, and pickle relish. Other more elaborate ones are chili, dill pickle slices, sauerkraut, mayo, hot sauce, coleslaw, and bacon pieces.

Step 5. Serve The Pan Cooked Hot Dogs With Your Sides

Choosing the right side dishes can change your pan fried hot dogs meal into a feast. Generally, consider classics like coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, Air Fryer French fries, or potato chips. You can even toss in a nice, healthy fruit side dish like cutup watermelon or cantaloupe chunks.

Beyond Pan Frying: Exploring Other Cooking Methods

Now that you’ve seen how to pan fry hot dogs, there are a few other ways to consider in the future. They are boiling in water, nuking (microwaving), air frying, broiling, baking, grilling, and heating in low temp peanut oil.

Storage Tips & Leftover Hot Dogs

Leftover hot dogs fit perfectly into sandwich bags for the lunchmeat drawer. They’re easy to reheat when rolled up into a paper towel for the microwave for 45 seconds for 1, or 1 minute & 15 seconds for 4.

Also, here’s an alternative leftover meal. You can cut them up into chunks and add them into a pot of baked beans as you heat it up. That’s a good way to make your own beanie weenies.

Conclusion of How to Pan Fry Hot Dogs on The Stove

So, know you’ve seen how to pan fry hot dogs and make it into a full lunch or dinner with all the toppings and sides. Also, you’ve seen how to sear them well for appearance and an even cooking overall. So, what are you waiting for? Plan for a surprisingly different dinner.

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