Cooking Instructions: Microwave (1100 Watt). 1. Lift black tab, tear top off along dotted lines and discard top. 2. Place tray in microwave oven. 3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. 4. Let cool for 1 minute before serving. Oven: Do not use paper tray! 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Arrange frozen mini corn dogs about 1/2 inch apart on a baking sheet. 3. Place baking sheet on the middle rack in oven. 4. Bake 15 minutes. 5. Let cool for 1 minute before serving. Toaster Oven: Do not use paper tray! 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Arrange frozen mini corn dogs on a toaster oven tray and place in toaster oven. 3. Bake 15 minutes. 4. Let cool for 1 minute before serving. For best quality and food safety, follow these cooking instructions: Keep frozen until ready to use. Cook thoroughly before eating. Use caution as product will be hot! Follow cooking instructions to make sure the product has reached 165°F, as measured by a food thermometer. Adjustment to cooking times may be required due to variations in all ovens.
Thaw The Hot Dogs
If you are using frozen hot dogs, you need to fully thaw them before placing them in the toaster oven. Baking frozen hot dogs is not recommended since they will come out hot on the outside and ice cold on the inside.
There are many effective methods to defrost your hot dogs, but the safest way is putting them in the refrigerator and letting them thaw slowly for 24 hours. Defrosting methods will also affect whether you can refreeze your hot dogs, so consider and choose wisely.
If you need to make things quicker, you can also put them in the microwave. The time it takes to microwave hot dogs may vary, depending on the thickness of your hot dogs and the wattage of your microwave.
Pre-Slice The Hot Dogs
Use a sharp knife or scissor to make small diagonal cuts on your hot dog. They should be about ¼” deep and 1 ½” apart from each other. If you want to stuff your hot dogs, just cut a long straight line lengthwise about half way down instead.
This will allow the steam inside the hot dogs to escape and prevent bursting. Plus, this will help the hot dogs cook evenly, improving their texture, taste, and appearance.
FAQs
Need more information about cooking hot dogs in a toaster oven? Have a look at these FAQs to see if you can find the answers you’re looking for. How can I cook stuffed hot dogs in a toaster oven?
Slice the sausages lengthwise and cook them with the slit side down using the same temperature and time I mentioned above. Flip the hot dogs at the half-way point and stuff them with anything you like. Then, put them back in the oven until the timer runs out. Can I cook frozen hot dogs in a toaster oven?
No, you shouldn’t. Frozen hot dogs take longer to thaw than you think. Throwing them straight in the oven can only cook the outside of the hot dogs. The inside, however, will still be cold and inedible. So make sure that the hot dogs are fully thawed before you cook them. Can you put aluminum foil in a toaster oven?
Definitely! Unlike the microwave, the aluminum foil won’t catch fire in a toaster oven. However, you must not let the foil touch the walls or the bottom of your toaster oven. Is preheating necessary when cooking hot dogs?
It is not mandatory, but you should! It doesn’t take much effort, you just need to heat the toaster oven to 350°F for 10 minutes. If you don’t do this, you might have to leave them in the oven for a bit longer. How do I bake hot dogs without bursting them?
You should definitely make 3-4 small cuts on your hot dogs before putting them in the toaster oven. This will allow the steam inside the hot dogs to escape, preventing bursting as well as making them crunchy and tastier. How can I tell if hotdogs are done?
You can easily know when they are done by looking at their texture and color. If the skin is shiny, crispy, and golden brown, you’re good to go!
However, if you need to be 100% certain, you can use a meat thermometer to see if the hot dogs’ internal temperature has reached 160°F~165°F. Does the toaster oven cook the same as the conventional oven?
There aren’t many differences between those two, to be honest. The toaster oven is smaller, so it can reach the desired temperature much quicker. Also, the cooking time might be shorter when you use a toaster oven. How can I cook frozen corn dogs in a toaster oven?
Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, put the corn dogs on your baking tray, leaving space between them. Then place the tray in the oven and cook the dogs for 15 minutes until they become crispy.
FAQ
How long do you cook corn dogs in a toaster oven?
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange frozen mini corn dogs on a toaster oven tray and place in toaster oven.
- Bake 15 minutes.
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