If you’re using frozen hot dogs, be sure to thaw them completely before cooking. Otherwise, they may not cook evenly and could end up being overcooked on the outside and raw in the middle. One advantage that toaster ovens have over a grill, an air fryer, or a boiler is that you can brown your hot dogs as much as you like without burning them.

You can set your cooking time to 10 mins. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s the recommended time to cook hot dogs. I mean, why would you want to do that when you can just as easily cook them on the grill or in a pan? But then I tried it and I was hooked! Cooking hot dogs in the toaster oven is so easy and they turn out perfectly every time.

Tips

Removable drip and crumb tray: As the hot dogs cook, excess grease and oil naturally drip to the bottom of the machine. A drip tray should capture and retain this grease until it can be emptied. The same holds true for the crumb pan. It should capture any crumbs from the buns as they toast. The two functions are accomplished by one tray in many models. Choose the "Bake" setting (not toasting) and set the timer according to how crispy you want your hot dogs. It is important to remember that hot dogs are already fully cooked, so the goal is to heat them through and make them crispy on the outside. You can also cook your hot dogs on a lower setting for a longer period if you prefer them to be less charred. Overcooking can lead to a dry and tough hot dog, so it is best to err on the side of caution and remove them from the oven when they are still slightly pink in the center.

That’s right – with a little bit of creativity, you can make delicious hot dogs right in your toaster oven. And best of all, it’s really easy to do!Mustard: A classic hot dog topping, mustard adds a bold and tangy flavor that pairs well with the salty hot dog.