Description
Spicy Firecracker Hot Dogs are packed with flavor and have a delightful kick that appeals to those who enjoy spicy food, featuring a perfect balance of heat and sweetness with a smoky richness.
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.
- Whisk together sriracha, honey, smoked paprika, and lime juice in a medium bowl 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.
- Add cheese slices into the buns during the final 1 minute of grilling to melt.
- Top with sliced jalapeños and charred red onions, adding sriracha-honey sauce and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Adjust spice levels by modifying sriracha based on taste preference. Serve with refreshing coleslaw or potato salad to balance spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg