Instant Pot Hot Dogs

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Instant Pot Hot Dogs. So easy but so full of flavor! A grill and party favorite now comes inside the kitchen to show off.

Adding smoky and spicy flavors along with an unexpected twist gives these dogs a new trick!

overhead view of plated hot dogs and bowl of extra

History of the Hot Dog

Instant Pot Hot Dogs are easy and delicious. An easy party or cookout favorite, the Hot Dog has been around a very long time.

They first emerged in the United States in the 1800’s with German immigrants. This flavorful little package has brought smiles to many faces over the years and can be found in all varieties.

Yes! You can make Hot Dogs in the Instant Pot

Grilled Hot Dogs used to be my favorite and I still love them but since we started doing them in my Instant Pot, things have shifted.

With the ease of the IP, you can dump and cook. You can use the instant pot for easy recipes like these to even making your own BBQ PULLED PORK TENDERLOIN!

No heating up the kitchen or waiting on the grill to get ready, these Hot Dogs are so full of delicious flavor, you won’t miss a thing!

How to Make Them

~ Ingredients ~

8-24 Hot Dog Franks, we like Nathan’s
1/4 cup Diced Onion
1/8 cup minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon Chili Powder
12 oz. Beer, room temperature

~ Method ~

Place Hot dogs on a trivet or just on the bottom, if you prefer in the Instant Pot. Add in garlic, onions, chili powder and beer.
Close lid, seal vent and set to manual or pressure cook for 3 minutes. (1 minute for dogs with no casings)
Once cooking is done, carefully do a quick release with a pair of tongs or oven mitt. Once all pressure has been released, carefully remove lid.
Serve and enjoy

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Tips for the Perfect Hot Dog in the Instant Pot

What can I substitute for the Beer?

Ginger ale is a really good option. You want something sort of hoppy and fizzy. Any soda will work but be careful, you need the fizz and earthy flavors, not so much the sugar! If you don’t have soda, water will work just fine.

Do I need more liquid for a larger Instant Pot or more hot dogs?

No, one 12 oz beer will work just fine no matter the size of your Pressure cooker. No adjustment to the liquid or time to cook for more hot dogs. You can even place them in your basket if need be.

What is the best Hot Dog to use?

We love all beef franks but this recipe is so full of flavor, you won’t know the difference no matter what brand you choose.

What makes these Instant pot Hot dogs so good?

Easy. Number one, they are easy. Everything always tastes better when someone else cooks it and the Instant Pot is virtually the same.

The other delicious fact about these Hot Dogs is that they are full of flavor. The onions, garlic and chili powder give them a smoky, spicy but not hot flavor.

The beer adds a whole different level of flavor as well.

So don’t settle for plain jane hot dogs on the stove or grill. Kick up your dogs with a punch of great flavor!

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