Hot Dog Pinecones
Hot Dog Pinecones are fun, crispy, and kid-friendly.They’re made by slicing hot dogs into a pinecone shape.Baked or air-fried until golden and crunchy.Perfect with ketchup, mustard, or cheesy dips.
Ingredients
- 6–8 hot dogs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika or black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice each hot dog diagonally in overlapping cuts around the surface to resemble pinecone scales (do not cut all the way through).
- Gently fan out the slices to enhance the pinecone shape.
- Brush lightly with oil or butter and sprinkle with optional seasonings.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the edges curl and turn golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use thick hot dogs for best pinecone effect.
- Cuts will open more as they bake.
- Keep spacing between hot dogs for even crisping.
- Seasonings are optional but add extra flavour.
- Best served fresh and hot.