Description
Firecracker Hot Dogs are loaded with bold sweet-heat flavor, melty cheddar cheese, crunchy red onions, and fresh jalapeños. Finished with a creamy sriracha-lime firecracker sauce, these hot dogs are quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs
- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 8 soft hot dog buns, lightly toasted
Firecracker Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
- ½ cup diced red onions
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Firecracker Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust spice level if needed. - Prep the Toppings:
Dice red onions, slice jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat), shred cheese, and chop cilantro. Set aside. - Preheat the Grill:
Heat grill to medium-high (about 400°F). If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high. - Grill the Hot Dogs:
Grill for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly charred and heated through. - Toast the Buns:
During the last 2 minutes of grilling, toast buns cut-side down until lightly golden. - Assemble:
Spread firecracker sauce inside each bun. Add grilled hot dog. Top with shredded cheese, red onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. Drizzle extra sauce on top if desired. - Serve Immediately:
Best enjoyed hot while the cheese is melty and the sauce is fresh and tangy.
Notes
- Reduce sriracha for a milder version.
- Add extra honey for more sweetness.
- Use plant-based hot dogs and dairy-free mayo for a vegan option.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or serve in lettuce wraps.
- If hot dogs begin splitting while grilling, slightly reduce heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg