Description
Sweet and Spicy Baked Hot Dog Burnt Ends are a delicious, bite-sized appetizer or snack featuring savory beef hot dogs coated in a sticky, caramelized sauce made from barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, and spices. Baked to perfection, these flavorful morsels combine smoky, sweet, and spicy notes, perfect for parties or a quick family treat.
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 ease cleanup.
- Prepare hot dogs: Slice the beef hot dogs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl for easy tossing.
- Coat hot dogs with oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the sliced hot dogs and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating, which helps with browning during baking.
- Initial baking: Spread the hot dog pieces evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to start cooking and crisping the edges.
- Make the sauce: While the hot dogs bake, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, brown sugar, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a separate bowl to create a flavorful glaze.
- Coat with sauce: Remove the hot dogs from the oven and pour the prepared sauce over the pieces. Toss well to coat each piece thoroughly with the sweet and spicy mixture.
- Final bake and caramelize: Return the coated hot dogs to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even caramelization until the sauce is thick and sticky.
- Serve: Serve the baked hot dog burnt ends hot, either with toothpicks as a party appetizer or over rice as a quick and tasty meal.
Notes
- Ensure hot dogs are sliced evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- For an extra smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the sauce mixture.
- These burnt ends are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
