These hot dog nuggets are golden, crispy, and wrapped in buttery dough — the kind of snack you can’t help but grab another of. Whether you’re feeding a pack of hungry kids or setting out appetizers for game day, these bite-sized beauties disappear fast.
Where This Recipe Comes From
Some recipes just hit different. This one? It’s pure childhood nostalgia. It started with a leftover pack of hot dogs and a roll of crescent dough that was begging to be used. A quick slice, a little wrap, and 10 minutes later, the kitchen smelled like buttery heaven. The whole tray vanished before dinner even started.
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Why It Matters to Me
You know that feeling when everyone’s happy at the table? These nuggets do that. They’re fast, fun, and picky-eater approved. Even the teens sneak extra from the pan. And when guests pop by? Boom. Instant snack.
What Makes These Hot Dog Nuggets Work
- Only 2 ingredients (yes, really!)
- Golden, buttery outside + warm, savory center
- Quick to prep, fast to bake, even faster to eat
Optional Upgrades & Swaps
- Add a mini slice of cheddar inside the hot dog piece
- Swap crescent dough for puff pastry or pizza dough
- Use mini smokies for an extra punch of flavor
The Step-by-Step Magic
Start by heating your oven to 400°F. Grab 5 regular hot dogs and slice them into half-inch chunks. Unroll your crescent dough and pinch those seams together like you’re patching a cozy dough quilt. Now cut the dough into 64 tiny rectangles — think 1.5 by 0.5 inches.
Wrap each hot dog bite with a little dough blanket. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8–9 minutes, until the tops are golden and irresistible. Serve warm. Watch them vanish.
Air Fryer Tip: No preheating needed! Pop a batch into a parchment-lined basket at 325°F. Cook for 3–4 minutes, flip, then another 3–4 minutes until golden.
When I Love to Serve These
- Birthday parties (kids + grown-ups love them)
- Game night with a big bowl of dipping sauces
- After-school snack attack
- Quick dinner with a salad on the side
They’re also a hit next to these BBQ Sausage Bites or our go-to Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Tips & Tricks I Swear By
- Serving size: 4–6 per kid, 6–10 per adult
- Keep warm in a crockpot with a paper towel on bottom
- Make ahead: prep and refrigerate a few hours in advance
- To freeze: bake, cool, then flash freeze. Reheat at 400°F for 10 mins
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble and refrigerate until baking. Or freeze and reheat later.
Can I freeze them after baking?
Totally. Bake, cool, flash freeze. Reheat at 400°F until hot.
What’s the best dough to use besides crescent rolls?
Puff pastry or even homemade roll dough work great too.
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Hot Dog Nuggets
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 32 nuggets 1x
Description
Golden, crispy, and wrapped in buttery dough — these hot dog nuggets are the kind of snack you can’t help but grab another of. Perfect for kids, game day, or anytime you need a quick, irresistible bite!
Ingredients
- 5 regular hot dogs
- 1 roll of crescent dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice hot dogs into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Unroll crescent dough and pinch seams together.
- Cut dough into 64 small rectangles (about 1.5 by 0.5 inches).
- Wrap each hot dog piece with a dough rectangle.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear.
- Air Fryer Option: No preheating needed. Line basket with parchment, cook at 325°F for 3–4 minutes, flip, then another 3–4 minutes.
Notes
Try adding a mini slice of cheddar inside each wrap or use puff pastry or mini smokies for variety. Keep warm in a crockpot with a paper towel on the bottom. Make ahead and refrigerate, or freeze after baking and reheat at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg