Description
These hot dog burnt ends are sticky, smoky, and fast to make—no smoker required. Perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
6 beef hot dogs
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 390°F.
2. Slice hot dogs into 1 to 1½-inch chunks.
3. Mix dry spices and toss with hot dog pieces until evenly coated.
4. For oven: Arrange on a lined baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes.
5. For air fryer: Cook in a single layer for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
6. Remove and toss in BBQ sauce until well coated.
7. Return to oven or air fryer for 10–12 minutes (oven) or 3–5 minutes (air fryer), until caramelized.
8. Serve hot with toothpicks or in slider buns.
Notes
Use your favorite BBQ sauce—spicy, sweet, or tangy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg