Easy Pretzel Dogs

4.52 from 27 votes

This Easy Pretzel Dogs recipe is a satisfying snack or meal idea made with savory hot dogs in soft pretzel wraps. Also great for game day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizers and Snacks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Sherman

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with vegetable oil. Set aside.
Stir the baking soda into 5 cups water in a large pot until dissolved, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Turn the pizza dough out onto a lightly oiled surface. Press or roll the dough into a rectangle.
Cut the dough in half lengthwise. Then, cut into 4 equal sections width-wise. Wrap each square tightly around a hot dog, pinching the edges to seal and leaving the ends open. About half an inch of the hot dog should peek out of each end of the dough wrapper.
Drop 2 or 3 dough-wrapped hot dogs into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Then, arrange the boiled hot dogs on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining hot dogs.
Beat the egg yolk in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Brush each pretzel dog with the egg yolk mixture, and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Boiling the dough-wrapped hot dogs in a baking soda water solution is a crucial step in making Pretzel Dogs. It gives the pretzel dough its signature chewy texture and adds a distinct flavor. It also helps the dough brown beautifully when baked.
Pretzel Dogs are highly customizable. You can experiment with different toppings like sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, or even cheese. Customize them to suit your taste.
Leftover Pretzel Dogs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. To reheat, simply place them in a preheated oven until they are heated through and crispy again.
You can freeze Pretzel Dogs. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag, and store them in the freezer. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator and then warm them up in the oven.