How to Boil Hot Dogs

5 from 1 vote

This is how long to boil hot dogs on the stovetop or in the microwave. Boiling frozen hot dogs works well too for lunch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: boiling, frozen hot dogs, hot dogs, how to cook

Servings:

Author: Justine

Add water to a pot, about halfway full. Bring pot of water and a bit of salt to a rolling boil over medium/high heat. This should take 8-10 minutes depending on whether you have a gas or electric stovetop.
Once you have boiling water or liquid of your choice bubbling consistently, add the hot dogs into the liquid carefully.
For defrosted they will be heated thru in 1.5-2 minutes cooking time. Frozen will take 2-3 minutes depending on whether they are stuck together or separated
Remove the hot dogs and dab on paper towels to remove the moisture from the outside before adding into a bun and spooning on your toppings.