Description
These Spicy Firecracker Hot Dogs are packed with flavor and a delightful kick, making them a perfect choice for spice lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 8 soft hot dog buns
- 1/2 cup sriracha sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese slices
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Grill hot dogs directly over flame for 4-5 minutes per side until the casing is charred but still juicy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sriracha, honey, smoked paprika, and lime juice to make the firecracker sauce.
- Brush hot dogs with sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Grill buns cut-side down for 1-2 minutes until toasted.
- Place cheese slices into the buns during the final 1 minute of grilling to melt.
- Add sliced jalapeños and charred red onions to buns, topping with the sriracha-honey sauce and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The firecracker sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg