Sunny's Jalapeo Popper Hot Dogs a fiery twist on the classic that'll ignite your taste buds and have you craving more!
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Servings: 4 hot dogs
- Nutrition per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 285, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 5 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 407 mg
- Total Time: 35 min
- Active Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- Neutral-flavored oil for frying
- 2 jalapeo peppers
- 1/2 cup whipped chive cream cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot Dogs:
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 4 split-top hot dog buns, preferably sesame seed or poppy seed, toasted
- 6 ounces warmed nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped store-bought fried jalapeos or fried onions
Instructions
- For the spread: Pour about 2 inches of oil into a small saucepan and prepare a plate lined with paper towels. Heat the oil over medium-high until the surface swirls, about 5 minutes. Fry the jalapeos until wrinkled and skins loosen, roughly 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, cool slightly, then finely chop (remove seeds for less heat). Mix with cream cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the hot dogs: In the same oil, fry hot dogs until puffed and blistered, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Spread cream cheese mixture inside each warm, toasted bun. Nestle in a hot dog, drizzle with nacho cheese sauce, and top with fried jalapeos or onions for that irresistible crunch.
Fire up your fryer and dive into this bold, creamy-spicy masterpiece perfect for game day or any day you want to wow your crowd!
