Crispy Hotdog Nuggets

I am a chef who loves to cook, write recipes, and grow my own ingredients.

Hot dog is one of the most popular processed meat all over the world. It is usually made with chicken, pork or beef. However, in some places, they use fish or even game meat like reindeer. Hotdogs may be cooked by frying, grilling or steaming. It can be served as it is on a stick or with buns or rice. Let me share to you a simple recipe with a twist on my favorite hotdog, which I call crispy hotdog nuggets.

Cook Time

Ingredients

• 9 pieces (750 grams) king size hotdog, regular
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 to 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon water
• salt
• black pepper
• cooking oil
• ketchup, (optional)
• hot sauce, (optional)

Utensils

For Preparation:

• 3 large bowls
• 1 medium bowl
• 1 small bowl
• 1 small plate
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• fork
• chopping board
• knife

For Cooking:

• frying pan
• skimmer
• cooling rack

Instructions

1. Add water into the egg. Beat thoroughly. Set aside.
2. In separate bowls, season flour and bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Slice each piece of hotdog at least half-inch thick.
4. Start the breading process. Dredge each piece of sliced hotdog following this order: flour, egg, flour, egg and bread crumbs.
5. Once done, freeze the hotdog nuggets for at least an hour before frying.
6. Before removing the hotdog nuggets inside the freezer, prepare first the fry pan. Pour generous amount of oil. Allow it to heat.
7. Fry each piece of hotdog nugget until golden brown in color. Remove from the heat and transfer in a strainer or rack to drain excess oil.
8. Serve crispy hotdog nuggets with your favorite dip.

Tips and Techniques

• Season flour and breadcrumbs for a tastier crispy hotdog nuggets.
• Add water into the egg for easy coating.
• Use other herbs or spices to flavor up the dish.
• Dredge each piece of hotdog slice twice into the flour to achieve thicker breading.
• Replace regular hotdog with other flavored hotdog such as cheese dog.
• Freeze breaded foods before frying to create crunchier texture.

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Comments

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on July 18, 2021:

Hi Brian,

I agree with you. It's an easy to cook finger foods for guests. I hope you'll try it and let me know if you loved the recipe! Cheers!

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on July 18, 2021:

Yes, sure you'll love it! So easy to cook. Thanks for dropping by.

Brian from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on July 14, 2021:

Hi there, Travel Chef! I love me some nice hotdogs and usually enjoy it with a bun. Well, your recipe is an wonderful alternative to enjoy this great treat. Would do well as a mid-day snack to entertain guests or to keep the kids occupied and munching away. ;)

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on July 14, 2021:

TC, will give it a try. Thanks.