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Hot dog cooking on a charcoal grill.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Grilled Hot Dogs

My grilled hot dogs use a spiral cutting method to get crispy edges while still staying juicy, smoky, and savory. They're easy to make for BBQs and all summer long!
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes, summer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 beef hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns top-split

For serving

  • yellow mustard
  • ketchup
  • sweet relish

Instructions

  • Set up a two-zone gas grill or charcoal grill and allow the hot side to preheat to a medium-high temperature of 400-450F. Keep the other side off.
  • Insert a skewer into the center of the hot dogs lengthwise. Then using a sharp knife, rotate the hot dog in your hand while cutting a continuous spiral pattern down around the entire hot dog.
  • Place the hot dogs on the hot side of the grill and let them cook for 2-3 minutes. Then move them to the cold side of the grill and let them cook just 1-2 minutes more.
  • Carefully remove the skewers. They will be hot. Place each spiral hot dog into a bun and then add your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg