How Long To Microwave A Perfect Hot Dog! (Plus 14 Recipes)
Wondering how long to microwave a hot dog? Here are tips, tricks, and everything you need to know to make the perfect hot dog!
I LOVE baseball! It’s by far my favorite sport. I love playing it and I love going to baseball games.
When I’m at a baseball game, I always HAVE to get a hot dog. There’s something so American about it to me!
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But sometimes you want to eat a hot dog when you’re not at a game.
Microwaving a hot dog is by far the fastest and easiest way to cook a hot dog. Here I’ll show you the best tips, tricks, and everything you need to know about cooking a delicious hot do in the microwave.
Is It Okay To Microwave A Hot Dog?
Yes, it’s totally safe and fine to microwave a hot dog. Plus, it’s the easiest cooking method! Keep reading to find out the best way to microwave one.
How To Microwave A Hot Dog
Are you ready to learn how to microwave the perfect hot dog?! It’s so easy!
Follow these simple steps to get the best results.
- Take a fork and poke it a few times into your hot dog.
- Get a paper towel and put water on it until it’s damp.
- Wrap it around your hot dog.
- Place your hot dog on a microwave-safe plate or a paper plate.
- Turn the microwave on for 30 seconds.
- Check to see if it needs more time.
- Microwave it for 20 seconds this time.
- Check again to see if it’s fully warm.
- Keep warming it for 20 seconds and checking on it until it’s cooked perfectly!
- Eat immediately and enjoy!
How Long Do You Microwave A Hot Dog?
Start by microwaving it for 30 seconds. Then microwave it between 10-20 seconds until it’s warm enough for you.
How Long Do You Microwave More Than One Hot Dog?
To cook more than one hot dog, follow the same steps as you would to microwave one hot dog. It will just take a little extra cooking time.
Make sure there’s space between the hot dogs, so they will each heat up evenly. It will take around one minute for two hot dogs. It will take about one minute and a half for three hot dogs.
Tips To Microwave The Perfect Hot Dog
- Microwaving a hot dog in a damp paper towel will keep it moist and not dry it out.
- To have a delicious hot dog, make sure you buy a good quality hot dog at the grocery store. Quality really matters when it comes to hot dogs.
- Check the hot dog while cooking it in the microwave every ten to twenty seconds to help it not explode.
- A smaller microwave might take longer to cook a hot dog than a larger microwave would. Cooking time will depend on the wattage of your microwave. Different microwaves might have a higher wattage.
- A jumbo hot dog will take longer to warm up than a regular hot dog.
- You want to eat or serve your hot dog straight out of the microwave.
- Have your hot dog bun ready to go so you can eat as soon as the hot dog is warmed.
- The internal temperature of the hot dog needs to reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees for food safety.
- Some brands of hot dog say on the package to not poke holes in the hot dog. Don’t poke holes if it says not to!
- The plate will probably be very hot when you take it out of the microwave after cooking it. Use hot pads or oven mitts to protect your hands.
- Heat or grill your hot dog bun to make your hot dog taste even better.
- Instead of poking holes into the hot dogs, you can slice them before cooking too.
- Save leftover hot dogs in aluminum foil or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to a few days.
Boil A Hot Dog In The Microwave
If you don’t want to just microwave your hot dog, you can boil it in the microwave! It just takes a few easy steps.
Put a microwave safe bowl of cool water in it. Add a hot dog to the bowl. Make sure there is enough water to cover the hot dog. Microwave it for one minute.
Cook the hot dog again for 20 seconds this time. Keep cooking it with 20 seconds until it’s completely warm.
Hot Dog Recipes
There are so many hot dog toppings you can use to make amazing hot dogs! My friend had a hot dog bar at a neighborhood party and she said it was a huge hit!
She had lists of tons of different kinds of hot dog recipes. Her guests could look at the menu and make their own specialty gourmet hot dog. It’s such a fun and creative idea!
Here are a bunch of hot dog recipes. I hope you give them a try!
Tex-Mex Dog
- BBQ Sauce
- French Fried Onions
- Shredded Cheese
Hawaiian Hot Dog
- Pineapple
- Red Onion
- Cilantro
- BBQ Sauce
Chili Dog
- Chili
- Cheese
- Diced Onions
- Green Chile Cheese
- Queso Blanco Dip
- Green Chile’s
Chicago Style Dog
- Yellow Mustard
- Diced Onions
- Dill Pickle Spear
- Tomato Wedges
- Sweet Pickle Relish
- Onion
- Pepperoncini Slices
- Celery Seed
Slaw Dog
- Coleslaw
- Red Onion
- Spicy Brown Mustard
Rueben Dog
- Sauerkraut
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Shredded Cheese
Avocado Dog
- Guacamole
- Bacon Bits
- Tomato
- Onion
Mango Salsa Dog
- Mango Salsa
- Pineapple
- Cilantro
- Lime Juice
Taco Dog
- Shredded Cheese
- Salsa
- Jalepeno Slices
New York Dog
- Saurkraut
- Onions
- Spicy Mustard
Baked Bean Dog
- Baked Beans
- Cheddar Cheddar
- Onion
Jalapeno Popper Dog
- Cream Cheese
- Jalepenos
- Shredded Cheese
BBQ Sundae Dog
- Baked Beans
- Coleslaw
Sissy Dog
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
Try one, some, or all of these recipes and let me know what you think!
The Bottom Line
Microwaved hot dogs are so easy and delicious to make! Poke a few holes into a hot dog, wrap it in a wet paper towel, microwave it for 30 seconds. Check on it and microwave it in 10 seconds intervals until it’s warm.
It’s that easy! It’s the quickest way for an easy meal. Try one of these amazing recipes and enjoy a perfect microwaved hot dog!
FAQs
How long do you microwave two hot dogs?
It will take about a minute to a minute and a half to warm two hot dogs up. Wrap them in a damp paper towel to have a better dog.
Can I microwave hot dogs in water?
If you don’t want to just microwave your hot dog, you can boil it in the microwave! You just put a microwave safe bowl with a little water in it and cook the hot dog in it.
How do you make hot dogs in the microwave?
Take a fork and poke it a few times into your hot dog. Get a wet paper towel and put water on it until it’s damp. Wrap it around your hot dog.
Turn the microwave on for 30 seconds. Check to see if it needs more time. Microwave it for 20 seconds this time.
Check again to see if it’s fully warm. Keep warming it for 20 seconds and checking on it until it’s cooked perfectly! Eat immediately and enjoy!
Are hot dogs already cooked?
Yes, hot dogs are already cooked. That’s why it’s totally safe to heat one up in the microwave.
How do you microwave a hot dog without it exploding?
Take a fork and poke the hot dogs a few times to help release steam while they’re cooking during the heating process. Make sure you check on the microwaved dogs every 10-20 seconds.
Doing both of these things will keep your hot dogs from exploding.
Can I microwave hot dog buns?
Yes! You can absolutely microwave hot dog buns to get a warm bun. Start with 10 seconds and do additional 10 seconds as needed. You can also grill hot dog buns for perfect toasted buns.
Can I microwave a frozen hot dog?
Yes, you can totally microwave a frozen hot dog! It will need to be thawed first.
You can thaw it by putting it in the fridge the night before you want to eat it. You can also defrost it in the microwave on the defrost setting before cooking it.
Can I put all the hot dogs still in their package in the microwave?
No, definitely don’t microwave hot dogs still in its original packaging. It’s not safe to microwave something in plastic because as the hot dog cooks, the plastic will melt and it will not be safe to eat. You could get food poisoning.
Can you eat a hot dog cold?
Yes, you can eat a hot dog cold. Hot dogs have already been cooked when you buy them, so you can totally eat it cold.
Which is better, boiling or microwaving?
It’s completely up to you and your personal preference what you’d prefer. The good news is both are great different ways to heat up a hot dog! You could also cook it in an air fryer.
How to reheat a hot dog in the microwave?
Take a fork and poke it a few times into your hot dog. Get a paper towel and put water on it until it’s damp. Wrap it around your hot dog.
Turn the microwave oven on high heat for 30 seconds. Check to see if it needs more time. Microwave it for 20 seconds this time. Check again to see if it’s fully warm.
Keep warming it for 20 seconds and checking on it until it’s cooked perfectly! Eat immediately and enjoy!
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