Spicy Firecracker Hot Dogs
These Spicy Firecracker Hot Dogs combine perfectly grilled hot dogs with a creamy homemade firecracker sauce, cheddar cheese, red onions, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro for an easy meal that's packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
Hot Dogs
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 soft hot dog buns lightly toasted
Firecracker Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red onions
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños optional
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
- Dice the red onions, slice the jalapeños, shred the cheddar cheese, and chop the cilantro. Set everything aside.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. If using a grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat.
- Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly charred with a nice snap.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place the buns cut-side down on the grill until lightly toasted.
- Spread a generous amount of firecracker sauce inside each toasted bun. Add a grilled hot dog, then top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with extra firecracker sauce if desired and serve immediately while everything is hot and the cheese begins to melt.
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Recipe Tips
Toast your buns on the grill for the last couple of minutes. It adds extra flavor, keeps the buns from getting soggy, and gives every bite the perfect texture.
