Looking for the Best Side Dishes for Hot Dogs? We got you covered! Check out our favorite hot dog sides, including our famous chili, umami-packed corn on the cob, homemade french fries, caramelized onions, and more!
Summer time means barbecues and grilling! Hot dogs are one of our go to BBQ meals and we are always experimenting with different dishes to enjoy with them. Below we've rounded up 20 dishes that pair perfectly with hot dogs, so you can try out some new and tasty combinations.
1. Turkey Chili
Thick & Healthy Turkey Chili
Our Turkey Chili is healthy, hearty and made with lean turkey, red kidney beans, corn, and bell pepper. It's loaded with protein and fiber without sacrificing any flavor. Pour this delicious chili on your hot dogs to make chili dogs!
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2. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake will add a flavor packed umami crunch to your hot dog meal or barbecue. This recipe is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy it on the cob, cut into small servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad beside your hot dogs.
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3. Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Homemade Seasoned French Fries
Hot dogs and fries is a classic combination. Our Homemade Seasoned French Fries are a healthy spin on classic French fries with simple ingredients and minimal oil and salt. They are crispy, fluffy, and delightfully flavorful. Enjoy these easy fries with your favorite seasonings and dips!
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4. Caramelized Onions
Caramelized Onions
Caramelized Onions are a rich, flavor-packed addition to hot dogs, burgers, sliders, and more. It takes just 20 minutes to make, minimal effort, and can be made ahead of time for a barbecue or get together.
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5. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and delicious way to enjoy veggies with your hot dogs. They have the perfect blend of sweet and savory ingredients with lots of texture. Top the fritters with fresh basil, Greek yogurt, and roasted corn for extra flavor!
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6. Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon Cheddar Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback Potatoes are a perfect hot dog side. They feature fluffy potatoes, creme fraiche, bacon, cheddar, and chives. It's simple, but all the decadent toppings come together into one robustly flavored dish.
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7. Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw
Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw
Greek Yogurt Coleslaw has is a surprisingly tasty hot dog side. This healthy coleslaw features crisp carrots and shredded cabbage dressed in tangy Greek yogurt dressing. It makes a perfect addition to your next BBQ!
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8. Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad is a refreshing vegetarian side that's loaded with Mediterranean ingredients, including sun-dried tomatoes, herbed feta cheese, and olives. It doesn't take much time to make and is a perfect light side for hot dogs.
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9. Parmesan Frico (Cheese Crisps)
Parmesan Frico (Cheese Crisps)
Parmesan Frico (Cheese Crisps)Â are light, crisp, and flavor-packed. Enjoy them alongside your hot dogs for a crunchy and rich accent. Not only are these crisps super tasty, they only require 3 ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make!
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10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
These Brussel Sprouts are seasoned and covered with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with your choice of rendered bacon or pancetta. The combination is rich, hearty, and makes for a great BBQ or party side.
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11. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso is a moist and tender cheesy side with umami flavor. It’s a little sweet, has a hint of spicy, and pairs deliciously with hot dogs. Throw it in the oven then let it bake while you cook the hot dogs!
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12. Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza
Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza
Pizza and hot dogs is the ultimate party combination. Our Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza is, sweet, salty, and comes together in just 25 minutes including prep! It's incredibly easy to make!
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13. Spicy Hot Honey Sauce
Spicy Hot Honey Sauce
Spicy Hot Honey Sauce is a sweet and spicy condiment made with just 4 ingredients in 5 minutes. Drizzle it on your hot dogs for an extra kick!
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14. Fruity Summer Sangria
Fruity Summer Sangria
Fruity Summer Sangria With Pineapple and Watermelon is the perfect easy summer BBQ drink. It features sliced pineapple and watermelon in chilled white wine, garnished with mint and orange. It is sweet, bubbly, and refreshing!
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15. Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch
Ranch Dressing and hot dogs is a must try! The combination is tangy and surprisingly delicious. Our Greek Yogurt Ranch is a light and healthy alternative to traditional ranch dressing without sacrificing any of the flavor!
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16. Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and pair seamlessly with ribs. All you need are waxy potatoes, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper, and olive oil to make this healthy one-pan side dish.
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17. Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad is a delightfully sweet and hearty salad full of texture and flavor. It features crispy prosciutto, sliced pears, walnuts, shallots, Parmigiano-reggiano, and peppery arugula tossed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette. Make it in 20 minutes and serve with your hot dogs for a delicious flavor medley.
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18. Animal Style Fries (In-N-Out Copycat Recipes)
Animal Style Fries
Enjoy the deliciousness of In-N-Out's famous Animal Style Fries from the comfort of your home! Animal Style Fries feature crispy French fries covered with melted American cheese, caramelized onions, and In-N-Out secret sauce. Recreate this indulgent California staple with hot dogs for a tasty combination.
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19. Classic Egg Salad
Classic Egg Salad
This Egg Salad is creamy, rich, and so simple! Make it in just a few easy steps then enjoy it as a hot dog or BBQ side.
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20. Spicy Mayo
Spicy Kewpie Mayo
Spicy Mayo is a tangy and flavorful Japanese sauce made with creamy Kewpie mayo, spicy sriracha, togarashi, mirin, and sesame oil. It takes just a few minutes to whip up this zesty sauce that is surprisingly delicious on hot dogs.
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20 Best Side Dishes for Hot Dogs
Looking for the Best Side Dishes for Hot Dogs? We got you covered! Check out our favorite hot dog sides, including our famous chili, umami-packed corn on the cob, homemade french fries, caramelized onions, and more!
Servings: 4
Calories: 391kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn shucked shucked
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup Kewpie mayo
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoon furikake
- ½ teaspoon togarashi
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 lime sliced into wedges
Instructions
Cook the Corn
- Heat the oven - Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Brush the corn - Brush the corn with the vegetable oil so that the cobs are evenly coated.4 ears of corn shucked, 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Cook the corn - Place the cobs on the baking sheet and place in the oven. Cook the corn for 30 minutes and turn halfway through. Then turn the heat up to 400°F and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Mix the Kewpie Mayo and Garlic
- Powder - While the corn cooks, add Kewpie mayo, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Stir the ingredients together until well-mixed and the garlic powder is incorporated. Set aside.½ cup Kewpie mayo, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Slather Corn with Butter and Garlic Kewpie Mayo - Remove the corn from the oven and place the cobs on a serving plate. Brush the corn with butter, then with the garlic Kewpie mayo mixture.2 tablespoon butter
- Add Cheese, Furikake, Togarashi, and Lime - Then, top the corn with grated cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, furikake, and togarashi. Finally, squeeze lime juice over the cobs and serve.½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, 2 tablespoon furikake, ½ teaspoon togarashi, 2 tablespoon cilantro, 1 lime
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less togarashi.Â
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.Â
- To make this a salad, remove the corn from the cob and place the kernels in a mixing bowl, then mix in the same amount of toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg
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