Description
Sweet and Spicy Baked Hot Dog Burnt Ends are a delicious appetizer or snack featuring bite-sized beef hot dogs coated in a sticky, caramelized barbecue sauce with honey, brown sugar, and a hint of smoky paprika. Baked to perfection in the oven, this easy recipe delivers bold flavors and a perfect balance of sweet and heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs
- 2 packs beef hot dogs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Slice Hot Dogs: Cut the beef hot dogs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat with Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the sliced hot dogs and toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- Initial Baking: Arrange the oiled hot dog pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes to start cooking and slightly crisp the edges.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and combined.
- Coat with Sauce: Remove the partially baked hot dogs from the oven and pour the prepared sauce over them. Toss well to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Final Baking: Return the sauced hot dogs to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through to allow the sauce to thicken and caramelize perfectly around the hot dog pieces.
- Serve: Serve the baked hot dog burnt ends immediately, either with toothpicks as a fun appetizer or over rice for a quick and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use beef hot dogs for a richer flavor, but you can substitute with any type of hot dogs.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- For extra smoky flavor, add a dash of liquid smoke to the sauce mixture.
- Make sure to toss the hot dogs halfway through the final bake to evenly caramelize the sauce.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
