Flavorful Firecracker Hot Dogs
Elevate your summer grilling with these spicy, creamy hot dogs topped with a delicious Firecracker Sauce and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 8 soft hot dog buns
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red onions
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Make the Firecracker Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the sauce for heat and sweetness.
- Prep the toppings: Dice the red onions, slice the jalapeños, shred your cheese, and chop the cilantro.
- Heat the grill to medium-high, around 400°F.
- Grill the hot dogs for 5–7 minutes, turning frequently.
- Toast the buns on the grill for the last 2 minutes, cut-side down.
- Assemble the hot dogs by spreading Firecracker Sauce in each bun, adding the grilled hot dog, and topping with cheese, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
Make the Firecracker Sauce ahead of time for deeper flavors. Leftover hot dogs can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: grilled hot dogs, summer recipe, Firecracker Sauce, spicy hot dogs
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