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Hotdogs can be enjoyed alone, but pairing them with any of these sides for hotdogs will make the American classic more enjoyable! While you may have heard it all, seen it all, about the Americana tribute to hot dogs and the debate about the length of a hot dog bun, we decided it was time to find a list of our favorite side items to serve with hot dogs. While my favorites change depending on the season and how I’m cooking my good hot dogs, I really like Baked Beans and Mac And Cheese, especially if I want to add something to my main course.
Or the Pasta Salad and Air Fryer Potato Chips. Or I might lighten it up with a crunchy Apple Carrot Slaw and a Roasted Vegetable Medley. But if I’m trying to REALLY impress, I’ll bake up some of our Cheesy Baked Zucchini Fritters.
They are easy, so good, and are like little quiches. They go with everything, but they especially make a nice finger food side for hot dogs. We like to curate some of the best side dishes from around the web as well as share our own.
Grab your apron and get ready for your next cookout, and check out these sides for hot dogs below!
Nothing goes better with taco dogs than street corn. Mexican street corn turns it up a notch with tangy lime juice, and a creamy, slightly spicy, and smoky flavor. Good with utensils or fresh, crunchy tortilla chips dipped in, give the eloté salad variation a try!
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When you usually think about barbeque food side dishes, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Most people would say potato salad. Potato salad is one of those classic, ideal sides that pairs well with many grilled and BBQ foods, especially hot dogs.
A touch of plain Greek yogurt gives this herby salad the perfect tang, and mild shallots add just a hint of onion flavor. Grab a serving of this dish and enjoy your hot dog side on a summer day! Did you know you can even freeze potato salad?
Looking for a filling side dish for hot dogs? How about a simple, good pasta salad recipe that puts ranch flavor upfront and will delight your taste buds? This easy dish uses ranch dressing and a little dijon mustard to create that pasta salad flavor we all love.
The addition of multi-color bell peppers adds both crunch and color to this side dish. Or, take it tropical with our Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe here.
Making potato chips at home might seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually a super simple hot dog side without the messy frying. In the air fryer, they are easy to check and turn. And talk about one of the best easy sides, this one has potatoes, salt, and a little oil!
Remember to pre-soak the potato slices to remove some of the starch. It makes for a crisper chip, I promise! These are so much better than a bag of chips.
Thinking about making fries – but want something a little sweeter? Give these baked sweet potato fries a go. They’re an excellent choice to the side of a hot dog.
You only need five ingredients for this recipe (including seasoning!), and it uses less oil than frying would. These herby, delicious fries are a win-win. And if you have had your sweet potatoes around a long time, check and make sure they are still good.
Here are some tips.
Taking it to the lighter side of your picnic, this Apple Carrot Slaw is a not-too-creamy, not-too-sweet slaw with a TON of crunch. Loaded with fresh granny smith apples, shredded carrot, and a handy coleslaw premix, you can put this crunchy veggies slaw together in minutes and have it ready to serve in half an hour. And hear me out, if you forego sauerkraut but still like red cabbage, take a page from Chicago’s finest baseball games and layer this slaw right on top of your dog.
These are outstanding. They’re easy, they don’t taste like you’re eating a vegetable, and they have cheese in them. They’re like flavorful crustless quiches that make amazing finger food, which adds to the joy of having hot dogs in the first place.
I HIGHLY recommend you try these!
Our very own Cookingchew copycat pickles makes a comeback! I’ve personally burned many a midnight’s oil trying to recreate Texas Roadhouse’s fried pickles just after my first taste. If you haven’t tried them yet, get yourself to a Texas Roadhouse fast!
Or not, since you’ve already got the means to make them at home yourself!
If something goes well with burgers, they will go well with hot dogs! Burgers and hot dogs are both savory meats; hence tomato’s sweet-tart flavor complements them nicely! Here we have our very own Cookingchew recipe for grilled tomatoes.
So you can grill alongside those delicious hotdogs!
The thing I love about carrots is their versatility. You can name a cooking method, and carrots can most likely be cooked that way. When cooked, they have an earthy sweet flavor that will go with anything; raw, they have a crunchy fruity flavor that will be perfect for your hot dogs.
Cook them up similar to #44!
Yukon Gold Potato Salad Recipe
This Yukon gold potato salad recipe is the perfect recipe to recruit kitchen helpers to help you. If you do decide to cut the potatoes into dices or chunks prior to boiling, just do your best to make the sizes even.
Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe
This Hawaiian-style macaroni salad recipe is creamy and served cold. Macaroni salad is pure comfort food and as a result, I don’t eat it nearly as often as I would like but on a special occasion, we love to make this.
Air Fryer Seasoned French Fries
These air fryer seasoned fries are golden, crisp, and totally rave-worthy. If you want seasoned fries that taste better than restaurant-style, without heating up the kitchen, this will be your new favorite recipe.
Chili Cheese Fries Recipe: Taste-Test Winner! ⭐
This is our Chili Cheese Fries recipe, and we tried different kinds of cheese and chili so you don’t have to! We picked a winning plate of chili cheese fries and we share it with you here.
No-mayo Carolina coleslaw recipe (super yummy!)
What I like about this coleslaw recipe is that it’s very different from classic slaw with a homestyle mayonnaise dressing. It’s sweet, tangy, and of course, yummy!
Red cabbage slaw recipe
This red cabbage slaw recipe is easy to make. It’s a crunchy side dish that’s satisfying to eat and it’s good for you and your family at the same time.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
This cucumber salad with tomatoes and red onion is so simple to make. It’s a fresh and light side salad that’s perfect alongside many dishes.
Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
Watermelon Feta Salad: salty, sweet, zingy, and ready in minutes. Briny feta meets juicy watermelon, with lime, cilantro, and a Dijon-kissed dressing that delivers a sneaky little kick.
Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe
This crunchy yet creamy broccoli salad is a yummy side dish for any meal. Consider taking this to your next potluck and you will be the hit of the event.
German cucumber salad recipe
Cucumbers are refreshing, cheap, and easy to turn into a delectable salad. The only bad part about this classic cucumber salad recipe is that for it to taste best, you need to allow it time to chill in the fridge.
Quick pickled cucumber recipe
Pickling cucumbers are a quick and easy way to transform the flavor into something unique and delicious. It is also nice that pickling cucumbers only takes a few minutes and is really easy to do.
How to Pickle Onions
We never made our own pickled onions at home until we started ordering boxed meal kits. Pickled onions make many dishes extra delicious but we love them best on burgers and salmon burgers.
Cowboy Caviar
It is made with a mix of beans, sweet corn, and crunchy vegetables tossed in a tangy marinade. It can serve as a dip or topping on grilled meat or a side dish.
Easy Guacamole Recipe (Chunky Avocado Dip)
As much as we love food in this house, neither of us can handle a lot of spicy heat. This easy guacamole recipe comes together with the star of the show (very ripe and ready avocados) and just a handful of other fresh ingredients.
Dill Pickle Dip
This dip recipe is guaranteed to be a big hit at gatherings, potlucks, and even game-day parties. Whichever way you decide to serve it, it will be downright irresistible to your guests.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
We are coming up with deviled egg variations and giving them a try. This is our overview of how to make bacon deviled eggs with a few additional tips.
Stove-Top Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is one of my all-time favorite side dishes. This stove-top mac and cheese recipe is everything you want in a bowl of comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and done in under 30 minutes!
Slow Cooker Creamy Corn
Wildly different from the “creamed corn” that comes in a can, this creamy sweet corn in the slow cooker is lush and rich from the cream cheese and butter.
Creamy Fruit Salad
This creamy fruit salad recipe is sweet and creamy. It is made with greek yogurt, berries, apple, and pineapple chunks.
Texas Roadhouse Green Beans (Copycat)
If you have ever been to Texas Roadhouse you know how divine their green beans are. This recipe starts with cans of cut green beans with a handful of additional ingredients, like cooked bacon, onion, garlic, and a bit of sugar, so it’s just enough cooking time for the flavors to meld.
Grilled Pineapple
Grilled pineapple is a great way to wow your guests.
Homemade Salsa
This is my homemade salsa recipe—it requires no cooking and not even any refrigeration before serving. It is super easy to make in just a few minutes.
The bottom line
Have you ever made a Hot Dog Bar? Try it at your next kids’ or even the grownup kids’ party! Mix and match the condiments and the sides, and you’ll keep everyone happy!
Give these recipes a try and see what you think! There are sure to be at least a few that will become at least seasonal favorites. Maybe you’ll even find new favorites for your hot dog sides!
So many delicious recipes. I’m hungry now. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for the ideas
Thanks for sharing!i love anything made of corn!
Can’t go wrong with fried mushrooms!