Description
Transform your cookout with these whimsical octodogs, a playful twist on classic hot dogs that are sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, octodogs add a fun flair to any meal—whether it’s a birthday party, backyard BBQ, or family dinner. Watch as the tentacles curl up in the skillet, creating an adorable presentation that makes eating even more enjoyable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dogs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- Cooking oil (light spray)
- 2 tbsp mustard or ketchup (for serving)
- 4 skewers (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the hot dogs by cutting slits into one end of each hot dog to create tentacles.
- Make four evenly spaced cuts along the length of each hot dog, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Cook the prepared hot dogs for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tentacles curl up.
- Serve with mustard or ketchup and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 octodog (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg