Description
Sweet and Spicy Baked Hot Dog Burnt Ends are a flavorful appetizer perfect for game days and casual gatherings. These bite-sized hot dog pieces are coated with a smoky BBQ dry rub, baked until caramelized, then tossed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce for a delicious party snack that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs and Coating
- 2 pounds beef hot dogs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup BBQ dry rub seasoning
Sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (spicy or sweet, your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Hot Dogs: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Cut the hot dogs into 1.5-inch pieces, then place them in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and BBQ dry rub seasoning until evenly coated.
- Bake Hot Dog Pieces: Spread the coated hot dog pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges start to crisp and caramelize, giving them that burnt ends texture.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the hot dogs bake, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, hot sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed into a sticky, flavorful sauce.
- Coat and Final Bake: Remove the hot dogs from the oven and transfer them to a clean baking dish or foil tray. Pour the prepared sauce over the hot dogs and toss to coat each piece evenly. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens, becomes sticky, and bubbles nicely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the hot dog burnt ends hot as an appetizer or party snack. They pair wonderfully with toothpicks for easy serving or alongside cornbread and pickles for a complete snack experience.
Notes
- Choose between spicy or sweet BBQ sauce to tailor the flavor to your preference.
- For an extra smoky flavor, these burnt ends can also be cooked on a grill or smoker.
- Great for game day snacks, potlucks, or casual get-togethers with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
