Given the opportunity, my 6-year-old would eat hot dogs every single day. And I can’t blame him. These snappy, savory sausages packed into squishy buns are satisfying and delicious.
While he and his neighborhood crew would settle for a boiled dog, I miss the sizzle of a skillet-seared, air-fried, or grilled hot dog. Now, when I’m feeding a crowd of hungry kids (and kids at heart!), I skip the simmer and click on the oven instead. Oven-baked hot dogs are the fastest and most efficient way to prep perfectly cooked hot dogs for a crowd.
Cooking hot dogs in the oven couldn’t be easier.
- Oven temperature: 400 F
- Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Pan prep: Line with aluminum foil for better browning and easy cleanup.
- Hot dog prep: Cut a shallow slit lengthwise down each hot dog. The dogs will open slightly when roasted, creating a cradle for ketchup, mustard, and all of your favorite toppings.
How many hot dogs can you cook in the oven?
It’s simple: How many hot dogs you cook in the oven at once depends on how many people you need to feed! You can cook a single hot dog or an entire package. The hot dogs won’t expand or spread like cookies do, but they do need space for the hot air to circulate in order for the skins to crisp. Arrange the hot dogs in a single layer, leaving 1/2- to 1-inch of space between each sausage.
