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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot Recipes

    Published: Feb 5, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Pot Hot Dogs

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    Whether you're trying to make hot dogs for a crowd or just a small batch for your family, this Instant Pot recipe is easy and low maintenance.

    two hot dogs on buns on a plate with more cooked hot dogs on a plate in the background

    While my favorite way of cooking hot dogs in the house is boiling, I gotta say that Instant Pot dogs are fantastic. You get a crisper skin that you don't get with boiling, the flavors shine through and there's no large pot of hot dog water to dispose of afterward.

    These hot dogs are fast, simple, and easy. You can make one pack or several and there's no change needed! Perfect for potlucks, gatherings, parties, and more.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
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    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
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    labeled ingredients needed to make instant pot hot dogs

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Hot Dogs
    • Water

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • 6qt Instant Pot
    • IP Trivet or steamer basket

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Instant Pot hot dogs with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Place one cup of water into the Instant Pot and add in the hot dogs.

    aerial view of water and trivet in instant pot

    Stack your hotdogs on a trivet or stand them upright in a steamer basket.

    Close the lid and seal the vent.

    stacked hot dogs on a trivet in an instant pot with water

    Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 0 minutes.

    The hot dogs will cook as it comes up to temperature.

    cooked hot dogs stacked on a trivet in an instant pot with water

    Quick Release the Pressure and open the lid.

    Your hot dogs are cooked and ready to eat.

    Serve as desired, and enjoy!

    aerial view of hot dogs on buns on a plate with more cooked hot dogs on a plate to the side

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    If you're looking forward to making a batch of perfectly steamed hot dogs, there are only a few quick things to note.

    One- if you're only doing one pack (8 hot dogs) then having the hot dogs stacked on the trivet as shown is preferred. For larger batches, standing the hotdogs upright in a steamer basket is better.

    This is because you can fit much more in there and the best news- no matter how many you add to the pot, the cooking time does not change!

    💭 FAQs

    Can I cook frozen hot dogs in the Instant Pot?

    Absolutely! You can make a lot or just a few hot dogs in Instant Pot. For a small amount (like one package of 8 count) then do not change the time at all. For larger amounts, adjust the cooking time to 1 minute instead of zero.

    Can I use something other than water to steam the hot dogs?

    Yes. You can use water, broth or stocks, or even beer! All of them work great but just make sure you have 1-1.5 cups of liquid in the Instant Pot as that will help it to get up to temperature and cook properly.

    hot dogs on a plate with kethcup mustard and relish and cooked hot dogs on another plate to the side

    Here are some more great Instant Pot recipes to try

    • Instant Pot Tater Tot Casserole
    • Instant Pot Cauliflower
    • Instant Pot Apple Pie Filling
    • Instant Pot Beef Back Ribs
    • Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
    • Instant Pot Taco Zucchini Boats

    📖 Recipe

    a close up of two hot dogs on buns with toppings on a plate in front of an instant pot
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    Instant Pot Hot Dogs

    Whether you're trying to make hot dogs for a crowd or just a small batch for your family, this Instant Pot recipe is easy and low maintenance.
    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 2 mins
    Servings: 8 hot dogs
    Calories: 151kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.00 / Serving $0.13
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    Equipment

    • 6qt Instant Pot
    • IP Trivet or steamer basket

    Ingredients

    • 1 pkg hot dogs ($1.00)
    • 1 cup water for cooking
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • If only cooking 1 package of hot dogs, use the Instant Pot trivet to stack them in layers. 4 going in one direction and 4 on top going in another. If cooking more than one package, a steamer basket is recommended for standing them upright.
    • Place one cup of water into the Instant Pot and add in the trivet or steamer basket.
    • Lay the hot dogs down in layers or stand them up as described in step1.
    • Close the lid and seal the vent.
    • Set Instant Pot to High Pressure for 0 minutes. The hot dogs will cook as they come up to pressure.
    • Do a Quick Pressure Release and open the lid.
    • Your hot dogs are ready to serve and use as desired.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    If you're only doing one pack (8 hot dogs) then having the hot dogs stacked on the trivet as shown is preferred.
    For larger batches, standing the hotdogs upright in a steamer basket is better. This is because you can fit much more in there and the best news- no matter how many you add to the pot, the cooking time does not change!
    For frozen hot dogs. You can make a lot or just a few hot dogs in Instant Pot. For a small amount (like one package of 8 count) then do not change the time at all. For larger amounts, adjust the cooking time to 1 minute instead of zero.
    Different Steaming liquid. You can use water, broth or stocks, or even beer! All of them work great but just make sure you have 1-1.5 cups of liquid in the Instant Pot as that will help it to get up to temperature and cook properly.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1hot dog | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.2g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 13.4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 79mg | Calcium: 52.4mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
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