We're elevating summer's menu with our Asian Style Hot Dogs that are slightly sweet, savory, spicy, and bursting with umami flavors with each bite. These hot dogs are grilled and glazed with a homemade Teriyaki sauce, then topped with vibrant toppings like pickled onions, refreshing cucumbers, ginger, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. It's a creative, crowd-pleasing fusion dish that's perfect for backyard get-togethers or a fun weeknight dinner.
In today's post, we will be sharing ingredient notes with variations, recipe FAQs, a full video tutorial, and of course, a printable recipe card. So get ready to fire up that grill!
Why You'll Love Asian Style Hot Dogs
Taste and Texture:
These Asian Style Hot Dogs deliver sweet, savory, and spicy layers of flavor in every bite. It's a delicious blend of East meets West that I guarantee you will be making again and again. It also has a nice crunch to it from the crisp cucumbers, toasted sesame, and toasted bread. This is my new summer favorite.
Difficulty Level:
This is a very simple-to-prepare dish with your choice of 'gourmet' toppings. It's versatile too, so whether you love it spicy or mild, you can customize it to your delight.
Preparation Process:
The only 'prep' you'll have to do is some chopping, unless you're making the teriyaki sauce (which we highly recommend you do); even still, the preparation is not elaborate. Simply throw the hot dogs on the grill, glaze, and assemble with your favorite toppings.
Asian Style Hot Dogs Ingredient Checklist
While these hot dogs may look upscale, they're deceptively easy to prepare. The flair comes down to toppings- get creative with your favorite flavors. Some suggestions are included below:
- Hot Dogs - Use quality hot dogs; it will make a huge difference in the result. I look for pasture-raised beef that I know comes from a sustainable source. What are the best hot dog brands out there?
- Buns or Bread - If you're like me and forgot hot dog buns at the store, sliced bread works too. A quick trick I learned is to gently roll the slice out and place it in a taco holder. Once the bread is lightly toasted, it will hold its shape.
- Teriyaki Sauce - Last week, we shared our simple recipe for Homemade Teriyaki Sauce. It's perfect as a marinade, sauce, or condiment. I brushed the hot dogs with Teriyaki while they were grilling, giving them a sticky, flavorful finish.
- Pickled Onions - I love the sweet, briny onion in today's dish. You can use a variety of your favorite pickled or fermented ingredients, such as jalapenos, daikon radish, carrots, or kimchi.
- Sliced Cucumbers - Thinly sliced cucumbers are so refreshing and perfectly balance the spice and saltiness.
- Green Onions - Scallions are mild, so they won't make the hot dogs overwhemlingly 'oniony'. Plus, they add a nice pop of color.
- Pickled Ginger - I love pickled ginger- slightly sweet and a little spicy, it just plays beautifully into the flavor profile.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds - Their nutty flavor also adds a bit of crunch to the hot dogs.
- Chili Sauce: A sweet and spicy chili sauce would pair deliciously, with the spicy notes contrasting deliciously with the fresh ingredients, while the sweetness would heighten the meatiness of the hot dogs.
- Spicy Mayo - The best topping for these umami hot dogs is spicy Japanese mayo. You can also make your own with a base of mayonnaise, sesame oil, and chili paste or sriracha. Check our 'notes' in the recipe card for the recipe.
Asian Style Hot Dogs Pairings
- Cold Noodle Salad - Have you seen cold noodle salad trending on TikTok recently? It's such a perfect summertime dish- refreshing and satisfying. It would also pair excellently with today's hot dogs for a cookout.
- Asian-Style Slaw - Our Asian Summer Slaw would even be good served on top of the hot dog buns. It's sweet, spicy, and delicious. Plus, it's made without mayo!
- Green Tea Slushie - Boasting of just three ingredients (not including garnishes), our slushie is the perfect warm-weather refreshment you can make all season long.
Asian Style Hot Dogs FAQs
Yes, but our Homemade Teriyaki brings the most flavor and richness. Plus, homemade is always better- no additional preservatives or unnecessary ingredients.
Yes, but it also depends on the person's spice tolerance. I would label them mildly spicy. You can adjust the spice level if you're sensitive to spice by omitting the pickled ginger and swapping the spicy mayo for something mild or just drizzling with additional Teriyaki.
Yes, make sure the hot dogs you are using are certified gluten-free. Also, use gluten-free buns or bread. Most importantly, use tamari instead of soy sauce in the teriyaki sauce, as some may not realize that traditional soy sauce is not gluten-free.
Yes, simply swap the hot dogs for your preferred brand of plant-based hot dogs or try grilled tofu.
Asian Style Hot Dogs with a Teriyaki Glaze
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 6 of your favorite hot dogs
- 6 of your favorite hot dog buns or rolls
- Store-bought or Homemade Teriyaki sauce
For the toppings:
- Pickled onions
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Pickled ginger
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Spicy mayo, for topping
Instructions
- Grill the hot dogs, about 7-10 minutes. Towards the end of cooking, glaze them with the Teriyaki sauce.
- Toast the buns slightly.
- To assemble, start with a layer of pickled onions at the bottom of the bun and then a few sliced cucumbers. Place the hot dog on top. Add more pickled onions if you desire.
- Top with pickled ginger, chopped green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*To make your own spicy mayo, mix ½ cup mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 2 teaspoons fresh chili paste or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian American
And that's our recipe for Asian Style Hot Dogs with a Teriyaki Glaze. If you have any questions or suggestions, be sure to let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing from you!
Happy Grilling!
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Catalina says
Tried this recipe today and everyone was asking what was on them. Easy to make and full of bold flavor!
Lora says
These Asian style hot dogs came out sweet, savory, and just spicy enough. The teriyaki glaze with the crunchy toppings and spicy mayo made every bite so good.
Ben says
These are seriously amazing. I have never in my life had hotdogs like this before. Crazy good.
Terri says
I made these last night purely based on how creative they are. Wow. Hot dogs have never been so gourmet!
Beth says
Oh, wow. I have never had hot dogs like this before. It's amazing how much more upscale they taste with this recipe.