This easy recipe for Pretzel Dogs makes a tasty game-day snack! Included are instructions for standard and low-carb, keto-friendly versions!
Do you love hot dogs, but wish they were a bit more interesting? Well, have I got the recipe for you! Pretzel dogs are the perfect combination of a hot dog and a pretzel, and they’re so easy to make.
Plus, they’re always a hit at parties. So give them a try today!
If you’re like me, you love hot dogs. But sometimes they can get a little boring. That’s where pretzel dogs come in!
This twist on the classic hot dog adds a delicious and slightly salty flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, they’re really easy to make – just follow these simple steps and you’ll be ready to go!
We made sure to include recipes for making them in the oven or air fryer as well as the standard dough recipe using crescent rolls AND a homemade keto-friendly pretzel dough too.
Hot Dogs in Crescent Rolls
Here are some commonly asked questions
How to store leftover Pretzel Dogs
Place your leftover Pretzel Dogs in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
How many Pretzel Dogs can I eat in one sitting?
We recommend no more than 2-3 Pretzel Dogs per person, depending on your appetite.
What’s the best way to reheat a leftover Pretzel Dog?
For best results, reheat your Pretzel Dog in the oven or microwave before serving.
Ingredients for Low-Carb Keto-Friendly Pretzel Dogs
- hot dogs
- cream cheese – cubed
- mozzarella cheese
- egg
- almond flour
- baking soda
Topping
- egg – beaten
- Sesame seed/poppy seed blend optional
Can I make Pretzel Dogs ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the Pretzel Dogs ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat them before serving.
Notes for Making the Best Pretzel Dogs
- Lightly coat hands with oil to manage the sticky dough easier.
- If using hot dogs that plump, be aware of wrapping the dough around them too tightly as the hotdogs may burst the dough as they cook.
- Try using everything but the bagel seasoning as a topper instead of the sesame/poppy seeds for additional flavor.
- These are delicious on their own but fun for dipping in ketchup or mustard or both!
How to Make Low-Carb Keto-Friendly Pretzel Dogs
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside.
- Remove the sausages/hot dogs from their package and dry them with a paper towel. Set aside.
- In a medium microwaveable bowl, add the mozzarella cheese and the cream cheese. Microwave on high for 90 seconds and stir. The cheese should be completely melted, cook for an additional 20 seconds if needed.
- Add the melted cheese to a food processor with the egg and process until smooth.
- Add the almond flour and baking soda, and process it until you have a sticky dough (it will be very sticky).
- Scrape the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and divide it into 8 even pieces to be rolled into small balls.
- Using one ball at a time, roll the dough into a long rope, approximately 12”.
- Begin rounding the rope around the length of the sausage/hot dog, leaving about ½” of meat visible on each end. Place on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sausages/hot dogs.
- Add the toppings.
How to Make Pretzel Dogs in the Oven
Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until golden brown. Rotating each hot dog every 3-4 minutes will result in a nice even brown color on all sides of the hot dog.
Ingredients for Pretzel Dogs
- hot dogs
- crescent rolls – refrigerated
What kind of mustard should I use on my Pretzel Dog?
We recommend using classic yellow mustard, but feel free to experiment with your favorite flavors.
Can I freeze my Pretzel Dogs?
Yes, you can freeze your leftover Pretzel Dogs for up to 2 months. Just thaw them overnight in the fridge before reheating.
What to serve with Pretzel Dogs
Pretzel Dogs are usually served with a side of chips or fries. But feel free to get creative and experiment with other sides like salad, coleslaw, or even macaroni and cheese. Here are some of our favorites to serve with these.
- Lemon Pepper Wings
- Artichoke Spinach Dip
- Everything Bagel Dip
- Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta Chips
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
How to Make Pretzel Dogs
- Remove the hot dogs from packing and set them aside, you want the hot dogs dry.
- Remove the rolls from the can and flatten each group of rolls by unrolling but not separating the group of rolls. Pinch close the perforations. Place between two sheets of parchment and roll flat to 1/8” thick.
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into strips. Make the strips un-uniform between 1/8” to 1/4” wide.
- Wrap each hot dog in using the strips of dough. The dough will expand slightly so beware of too much bunching or overlapping. The hot dog should be visible throughout.
- Place on the baking sheet and add the toppings.
Topping
- In a small bowl, beat one egg. Dip a pastry brush into the egg wash and brush the surface of each bagel dog.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds if desired.
How to Make Pretzel Dogs in the Air Fryer
- Place the wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 350 for 12-15 minutes until the dough is cooked and slightly golden.
Products I love when making pretzel dogs…
This pretzel dog recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made an appetizer like this before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this snack recipe. (you can also SHOP MY FAVORITES in my store)
- food processor
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- pizza wheel
- air fryer
- baking sheets
- pastry brush
- dough scraper
- pastry blender
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Pretzel Dogs
Ingredients
Low-Carb/Keto
- 8 hot dogs
- 2 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Standard
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 oz crescent rolls – refrigerated
Topping
- 1 egg beaten
- Sesame seed/poppy seed blend optional
Instructions
Low-Carb/Keto
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Remove the sausages/hot dogs from their package and dry them with a paper towel. Set aside.
- In a medium microwaveable bowl, add the mozzarella cheese and the cream cheese. Microwave on high for 90 seconds and stir. The cheese should be completely melted, cook for an additional 20 seconds if needed.
- Add the melted cheese in a food processor with the egg and process until smooth.
- Add the almond flour and baking soda, process it until you have a sticky dough (it will be very sticky).
- Scrape the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and divide into 8 even pieces to be rolled into small balls.
- Using one ball at a time, roll the dough into a long rope, approximately 12”.
- Begin rounding the rope around the length of the sausage/hot dog, leaving about ½” of meat visible on each end. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sausages/hot dogs.
- Add the toppings.
Standard
- Remove the hot dogs from packing and set them aside, you want the hot dogs dry.
- Remove the rolls from the can and flatten each group of rolls by unrolling but not separating the group of rolls. Pinch close the perforations. Place between two sheets of parchment and roll flat to 1/8” thick.
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into strips. Make the strips un-uniform between 1/8” to 1/4” wide.
- Wrap each hot dog in using the strips of dough. The dough will expand slightly so beware of too much bunching or overlapping. The hot dog should be visible throughout.
- Place on the baking sheet and add the toppings.
Topping
- In a small bowl, beat one egg. Dip a pastry brush into the egg wash and brush the surface of each bagel dog.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds if desired.
Oven-Baked
- Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until golden brown. Rotating each hot dog every 3-4 minutes will result in a nice even brown color on all sides of the hot dog.
Air Fryer
- Place the wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 350 for 12-15 minutes until the dough is cooked and slightly golden.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Nutrition
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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