Hot dogs are a classic favorite, and finding the best sides for hot dogs can elevate your meal to a whole new level. From crispy potatoes to refreshing salads, these sides are sure to please a crowd at your next barbecue or family gathering. Let’s dive into some delicious options that pair perfectly with hot dogs.
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Crispy Potatoes From The Oven
Crispy oven-baked potatoes are a timeless side dish that pairs wonderfully with hot dogs. Their golden, crunchy exterior and tender interior make them irresistible, adding just the right amount of comfort to your plate.
Crispy Potatoes From The Oven
These Crispy Oven-Baked Potatoes are absolutely delightful and make the perfect side dish for any meal. Give them a try—you’ll love how crispy and flavorful they are! They’re great for family dinners, gatherings, or whenever you’re in the mood for some comfort food.
Add a creamy twist to your hot dog dinner with this rich zucchini sauce. Its velvety texture and subtle flavor provide a unique pairing that’s perfect for dipping or drizzling over your main dish.
Zucchini Sauce with Heavy Cream
This Creamy Zucchini Sauce with Heavy Cream is a fantastic addition to any meal. It's rich, flavorful, and so easy to make. Whether you’re serving it over pasta or alongside your favorite main course, this sauce is sure to impress. Try it out for your next family dinner—it’s a winner!
This German celeriac salad offers a delightful combination of crunchiness from the walnuts and the creamy, tangy flavor of the celeriac. It’s a light and refreshing side that’s perfect alongside the savory taste of hot dogs.
German Celeriac Salad with Walnuts
This German Celeriac Salad with Walnuts is the perfect mix of crunchy, creamy, and tangy. It’s a healthy, flavorful salad that works great as a side dish or a light meal. Whether you’re making it for a family dinner or bringing it to a potluck, this salad is sure to impress. Give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!
A watercress salad brings a fresh, peppery note to your meal, complementing the bold flavors of hot dogs. Tossed with simple, healthy ingredients, this salad is a quick and elegant addition to any table.
Healthy Watercress Salad Recipe
This Watercress Salad recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy a light, healthy, and flavorful meal that’s both easy to prepare and beautiful to present. Perfect for a quick lunch, a side at dinner, or as part of your next gathering, it brings a refreshing touch to any meal. Give this fresh watercress salad a try and enjoy the vibrant flavors and health benefits today!
The crispness of cucumbers paired with the mild spice of radishes creates a refreshing, crunchy salad that balances the richness of hot dogs perfectly.
Cucumber Salad with Radish
This Cucumber Salad with Radish is not only easy to make but also brimming with freshness. It's perfect for spring gatherings, Easter celebrations, or any time you crave something light and refreshing. Give this easy recipe a try and see how simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that's both delightful and satisfying. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to try this fantastic salad at your next get-together!
This vibrant salad combines fresh purslane and eggs for a light yet satisfying side. Its unique flavor profile makes it a standout choice for your hot dog menu.
Refreshing Purslane Salad with Eggs
This Ultimate Refreshing Purslane Salad with Eggs is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that's both satisfying and healthy. It's great for any occasion, whether you're looking for a quick lunch to refresh your midday or a light dinner that won't weigh you down. Give it a try for your next meal, and enjoy the fresh, clean flavors!
Light, creamy, and packed with protein, this cottage cheese salad is a versatile and healthy side dish that pairs beautifully with the smoky flavor of hot dogs.
Simple Cottage Cheese Salad
This Simple Cottage Cheese Salad is not only easy to prepare but also brings a refreshing touch to any meal, especially during the summer months. It’s a light, protein-rich option that will keep everyone at the table happy and healthy!
Egg salad is a classic choice for summer barbecues, and its creamy texture and rich flavor are an excellent accompaniment to hot dogs.
Best Creamy Egg Salad Recipe
At the end of the day, this BEST Creamy Egg Salad is a classic that never gets old. It’s perfect for family lunches, quick snacks, or even meal prepping. Give it a try, and I promise you’ll be making it on repeat!
Looking to elevate your hot dogs? This copycat Culver’s Signature Sauce is a tangy, creamy delight that’s perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite frankfurter.
Culver’s Signature Sauce Copycat
Culver's Signature Sauce is a rich and creamy condiment with a unique blend of tangy buttermilk, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of blue cheese, offering a versatile and dreamy flavor profile ideal for enhancing a variety of dishes.
A classic coleslaw with its creamy crunch is a must-have side for hot dogs. Its tangy flavor and crisp texture provide the perfect contrast to the smoky savoriness of the main dish.
Easy Homemade Coleslaw
I love this homemade coleslaw recipe, the crunchy texture of the creamy coleslaw makes it my favorite anytime salad. I promise after tasting this American Classic this will be your go-to coleslaw.
For a healthier twist, try crispy carrot fries made in the air fryer. Their natural sweetness and crisp exterior make them a fun and tasty pairing for hot dogs.
Crispy Air Fryer Carrot Fries
These are the crispiest air fryer carrot fries! Made with just five ingredients in under 20 minutes, they’re the perfect healthier side dish—crispy, crunchy, and so delicious.
Sweet Vidalia onions baked with herbs and cheese are a flavorful addition to any meal. Use them as a side dish or even as a topping for your hot dogs.
Easy & Flavorful Tennessee Onions
Tennessee onions are a simple yet delicious side dish that combines sweet Vidalia onions with herbs and melted cheese! Enjoy them on the side or use them as a topping for burgers or hot dogs!
Corn ribs, seasoned and baked to crispy perfection, offer a fun, handheld side dish that’s bursting with smoky and savory flavors.
Crispy Baked Corn Ribs
Corn cob quarters are deliciously spiced and baked to a crispy, juicy, golden finish to create these addictive corn ribs. The deliciously creamy, slightly spicy dip puts them over the top!
Spice up your hot dog dinner with these jalapeño poppers stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon. They’re the perfect blend of heat and indulgence.
Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
The BEST Jalapeno Poppers – sliced jalapeños loaded with cream cheese and crispy bacon and cheese mixture, oven-baked or cooked in an air fryer.
Sweet roasted peppers tossed with olive oil and herbs make for a flavorful side dish that complements the savory taste of hot dogs.
Oven Roasted Pepper Salad
This Oven Roasted Pepper Salad recipe is so easy. It takes about 20 minutes to make it and few hours to marinate. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad that can be made the day before and refrigerated until ready to serve.
A rustic green bean salad with tangy mustard vinaigrette is a great choice for a lighter, more refined side to serve with hot dogs.
Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Here’s a simple, rustic vegetable salad with French country flair that’s the perfect side dish with whatever you’re grilling this summer! Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette and crunchy walnuts is easy to make and comes together quickly! Serve warm or room temperature.
This tangy and slightly spicy Turkish potato salad is a crowd-pleaser, making it a fantastic side dish for your hot dog feast.
Turkish Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
Turkish potato salad is a light but flavor-packed dish that’s a little spicy and wonderfully tangy. It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser, ideal for any occasion.
At the end of the day, the best sides for hot dogs are those that bring balance and variety to your meal. Try these recipes to add a delicious twist to your next barbecue or family gathering. A big thank you to the recipe creators for sharing these delightful dishes with us!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
