Cozy Campfire Hot Dogs Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Fixings
A simple and nostalgic recipe for roasting hot dogs over a campfire, served with fresh, crisp toppings and toasted buns for a perfect smoky and juicy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 all-beef or favorite variety hot dogs, preferably natural casing
- 8 soft hot dog buns, brioche or classic white
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for toasting buns)
- Crisp iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 small red or white onion, thinly sliced
- Dill pickle slices or relish
- Mustard (classic yellow or spicy brown)
- Ketchup
- Optional toppings: sauerkraut, jalapeños, shredded cheddar, avocado slices
Instructions
- Prepare the fire or grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F/190°C) with glowing embers, not large flames.
- While the fire heats, wash and dry lettuce, slice tomatoes and onions, and lay out pickles, mustard, and ketchup. Butter the inside of each bun lightly.
- Spear each hot dog with a long skewer or roasting fork. Hold about 6 inches above embers, turning every 1-2 minutes until evenly browned and juicy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Toast the buttered buns on a grill rack or near the fire edge until golden and crispy on edges but soft inside, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble hot dogs by placing each roasted hot dog in a toasted bun. Add lettuce, tomato slices, onion rings, pickles, mustard, ketchup, and any optional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy hot.
Notes
Use natural casing hot dogs for the best snap. Rotate hot dogs every 1-2 minutes to avoid burning. Butter buns before toasting to prevent sogginess. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to control flare-ups. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or wrap hot dogs in large lettuce leaves. Dairy-free butter can be used for toasting buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog with bun a
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
Keywords: campfire hot dogs, easy hot dogs, grilled hot dogs, outdoor cooking, camping food, fresh fixings, smoky hot dogs