Flavorful Firecracker Hot Dogs Recipe Easy Spicy Sriracha Mayo Topping
A quick and easy recipe for spicy firecracker hot dogs topped with creamy sriracha mayo and tangy pickled jalapenos, perfect for summer cookouts and weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 classic beef or pork hot dogs
- 8 soft, fresh hot dog buns (brioche buns recommended)
- Sriracha Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pickled Jalapenos:
- 3 fresh jalapenos, thinly sliced
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, smashed (optional)
- Additional Toppings:
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickled Jalapenos: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup white vinegar, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and smashed garlic clove. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
- Thinly slice jalapenos and place them in a heatproof jar or container. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the jalapenos, cover, and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Make the Sriracha Mayo: In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon honey until smooth and creamy. Adjust heat or sweetness as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep the Hot Dogs: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill hot dogs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and grill marks appear.
- Toast buns lightly on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and warm.
- Assemble the Firecracker Hot Dogs: Spread a generous layer of sriracha mayo inside each bun. Place grilled hot dog in the bun. Top with pickled jalapenos and diced red onion. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let pickled jalapenos chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor. Adjust sriracha amount to control heat. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo. Can substitute jalapenos with banana peppers for milder heat. If no grill, pan-fry or bake hot dogs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 firecracker hot do
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 15
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