Can you microwave hot dogs?

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Yes you sure can. Just stick them in the microwave on a plate and cook them for a minute or two. If you buy the skinny hot dogs they probably won't need to be in there longer than a minute. If you cook the hot dogs too long they will explode and split down the middle.

Answer by  Mommyof1 (49)

You can definitely microwave hot dogs. Hot dogs are basically pre cooked, you're heating them to kill bacteria and warm them up. Don't microwave them for too long, though, or they'll explode!

Answer by  Tracipoo (1329)

I microwave them all the time. It's best if you put them on a small plate. Take a fork and poke little holes in the top of each of them. Then microwave on high for about 30-45 seconds. They will break apart a little bit and they will swell, but they will be done.

Answer by  dcin (169)

Hot dogs from the grocery store are pre-cooked, therefore when you cook them you are just reheating them anyway. If you put a hot dog in a bun and then wrap it in a paper towel you can microwave for 30 to 50 seconds and it will probably turn out.

Answer by  jen37 (1135)

You can totally microwave hot dogs. You might want to try putting the dogs in a bowl of water, then setting it for a few minutes so that the water will boil, that's my favorite way. But you can also just put the hot dog in and nuke it by itself. You will never be able to replicate grilling though.