How Long to Microwave a Hot Dog?
Our best advice for how long to microwave a hot dog with quick and easy steps. We conducted numerous tests to find the best results on how long to cook a hot dog in a microwave.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Hot dog(s)
- Buns optional
- Condiments optional
Instructions
Refrigerated Hot Dog
- Put a hot dog straight from the refrigerator on a microwave-safe plate.
- Wrap the hot dog loosely in a paper towel.
- Place it in a 1500-watt microwave and set the cook time for 30 seconds.
- Open the door and check the hot dog temperature. If it hasn't reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit, cook another 10 seconds.
- Different wattage microwaves times may vary, and you may need to keep checking the temperature every 10 seconds until it is hot enough. Your microwave could take more or less time, but it shouldn't be too much of a time difference. Keep a close watch while cooking.
- When the hot dog reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit take the hot dog out of the microwave. Ours was ready in 40 seconds total cooking time.
- Put your cooked hot dog in a bun and add all of your favorite toppings.
Frozen Hot Dog
- Put a hot dog straight from the freezer on a microwave-safe plate.
- Wrap the hot dog loosely in a paper towel.
- Place it in a 1500-watt microwave and set the cook time for 30 seconds.
- Open the door and check the hot dog temperature. If it hasn't reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit, cook another 15 seconds.
- Open the door and check the hot dog temperature. If it hasn't reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit, cook another 10 seconds.
- Different wattage microwaves times may vary, and you may need to keep checking the temperature every 10 seconds until it is hot enough. Your microwave could take more or less time, but it shouldn't be too much of a time difference. Keep a close watch while cooking.
- When the hot dog reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit take the hot dog out of the microwave. Ours was ready in 55 seconds total cooking time.
- Put your cooked hot dog in a bun and add all of your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Most of the hot dog tests we did were pretty close in the final results.
- You can use a paper towel if you choose, or not.
- You can do 30 seconds, then check your hot dog, add more seconds if needed, and check the internal temperature, which should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Everyone's microwave can cook differently, so you may need to cook your hot dog a little bit longer, or a little bit less.
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