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Hot Dog Burnt Ends

Smoky Hot Dog Burnt Ends Perfect for Your Next BBQ Bash

This budget-friendly recipe for Hot Dog Burnt Ends is a fun twist on traditional BBQ, elevating gatherings with savory and quick-to-make bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hot Dogs
  • 8 pieces All Beef Hot Dogs Can substitute with turkey or chicken
For the Sauce Mixture
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Choose your favorite sweet BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can use honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Reduce or skip if using vinegar-based BBQ sauce
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ Dry Rub Customize with onion powder, garlic powder, or black pepper

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hot Dog Burnt Ends
  1. Prepare the hot dogs by placing them in a single layer in the air fryer and cooking at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. After cooking, slice the hot dogs into 1-inch pieces. Toss with barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, hot sauce, vinegar, and BBQ dry rub.
  3. Return to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for another 7 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through for even caramelization.
  4. Serve with additional barbecue sauce drizzled over the top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.

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