Butterflied and Seared Hot Dogs

Name: Butterflied and Seared Hot Dogs with Crispy Crust
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 jumbo beef hot dogs; 2 top-sliced hot dog buns; 2 slices pepper jack cheese; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp chili crisp; 1/4 tsp dried parsley, for garnish

Butterflied and seared hot dogs develop a crispy, caramelized exterior while staying juicy inside, served in a cheese-lined toasted bun with spicy chili crisp and classic condiments.

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Total

10 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

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Ingredients

2 jumbo beef hot dogs
2 top-sliced hot dog buns
2 slices pepper jack cheese
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp chili crisp
1/4 tsp dried parsley, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Butterfly each hot dog by slicing it lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently open it up.
2
Lay the butterflied hot dogs flat and make shallow, diagonal cuts across the surface. Turn and make more cuts in the opposite direction to create a cross-hatch pattern.
3
Place one slice of cheese inside each hot dog bun.
4
Lightly toast the buns in a dry pan or on a griddle until golden.
5
Place the butterflied hot dogs, scored-side down, into a hot, dry cast iron skillet or pan. No oil is needed.
6
Use a grill press or spatula to press the hot dogs down, ensuring maximum contact with the pan. Sear for a couple of minutes until a light, crispy char forms.
7
Place the seared hot dogs into the toasted, cheese-lined buns.
8
Top the hot dogs with a line of mayonnaise, a squirt of ketchup, and a spoonful of chili crisp.
9
Garnish with a sprinkle of dried parsley and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Butterfly by cutting horizontally through the hot dog until nearly split in half—leave about 1/4 inch uncut on one side so it opens like a book.
Pat hot dogs dry before searing to maximize browning and avoid steam that prevents crisping.
Sear cut-side down first for 2-3 minutes to lock in that crispy exterior, then flip and sear the skin side.
Line the bun with cheese before toasting so it melts slightly and acts as a flavorful barrier against condiment sogginess.

Substitutions

Pepper jack cheese → cheddar or provolone (less spicy; uses same melting method)
Chili crisp → sriracha or hot sauce (adjust quantity to taste preference)
Mayonnaise → aioli or spicy mayo (adds richness but increases heat if using spicy variety)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served immediately after assembly; refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days and reheat gently in a toaster oven to restore crispiness.