Easy Hot Dog Fried Rice Recipe (Kid Approved!)
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Hot Dog Fried Rice is savory, satisfying, and bursting with flavor. This mouthwatering hot dog recipe features sauteed onions, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It delivers the comforting flavors of American cuisine with a snappy Asian twist.
Who knew that pieces of hot dog in rice would create such a flavor explosion? I love this recipe because it takes minimal prep time, but it is loaded with amazing flavor.
The next time that you want to cook a delicious hot dog in a new and fun way, keep this recipe handy.
The small pieces paired with the rice, green beans, and other veggies create a fun dish! I love using basic ingredients and creating new recipes for the family!
I think that this would pair well with a cold beer on a hot summer day! Once you make it, the options for eating it are endless!
Hot Dog Fried Rice
Looking for a fast, easy, and creative weeknight dinner? This hot dog fried rice recipe is your ticket to success!
This is one of those insanely delicious and incredibly inventive recipes that puts common household ingredients together in unexpected ways.
This simple, scrumptious recipe is my favorite way to use leftover rice, and it is always a total crowd-pleaser.
The combination might seem unconventional at first glance, but I assure you — one bite and your family will be convinced!
Prefer a more traditional route? I’ve got recipes for pork fried rice and an easy Panda Express copycat that I know you’ll love.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Hot Dogs – Any hot dog of your choice will do the trick — beef, pork, turkey, or even plant-based options!
- Olive Oil – Olive oil is my top choice, but you can any vegetable oil with a decently high smoke point like avocado, canola, or sunflower oil.
- Rice – White rice is the traditional choice for fried rice recipes. You are welcome to swap it out for brown rice if you prefer, just as long as it is cooked and cooled.
- Mixed Vegetables – Frozen mixed vegetables are my favorite choice for this hot dogs and rice recipe.
I almost always have a package ready and waiting in the freezer! - Sesame Oil – While this ingredient is optional, I highly recommend it. It adds a lovely nutty flavor that takes this hot dog recipe to the next level.
Hot Dog Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Don’t thaw frozen veggies. Toss them right into the skillet and they will heat up perfectly!
- Feel like adding fresh veggies? Dice up 2 fresh carrots and add them to the skillet when you add the onions, then use frozen peas instead of mixed veggies.
Broccoli, cauliflower, celery, or any of your favorite stir fry vegetables would be tasty too. Just be sure to keep the vegetable to rice ratio somewhat similar. - Use day old rice. Freshly cooked rice will only result in mushy, undesirable results. If you have to make it fresh, at least pop it in the fridge until completely chilled.
For the best hot dog fried rice, cook your rice a day or two ahead of time — or use up leftovers! - Swap the protein. You can follow this same basic recipe for fried rice using chicken, shrimp, pork, or beef instead.
Storing and Reheating Leftover Fried Rice
Store any leftover hot dog fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftovers are best when reheated in a skillet with a dash of oil.
If you end up with a lot of leftovers, you can also freeze hot dogs and rice!
Allow the dish to cool completely, then store in freezer bags with as much air removed as possible. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Thaw frozen leftovers in the refrigerator for a few hours before reheating, or defrost in the microwave if you are in a rush.
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
- A Large Cast Iron Skillet or Wok– There are countless options, but this one is the best combination of quality and affordability.
- Sturdy Wooden Spoon – Essential for stirring your fried rice to perfection.
- Quality Knives and a big solid Cutting Board make prepping a breeze and are well worth the investment.
- Garlic Press – Of course you can mince by hand, but a good garlic press will save your precious time and energy.
Hot Dog Fried Rice FAQ
While recipes vary, the primary ingredients in any fried rice recipe include rice, mixed veggies, soy sauce, oil, and eggs.
Depending on your preferences, you can add in seasonings, your favorite vegetables, and your choice of protein.
For example, this hot dog fried rice recipe features hot dogs for protein and garlic and onion to spruce up the flavor of the dish. Mixed frozen veggies round it all out for one satisfying side!
This step is totally unnecessary, especially for this hot dogs and rice recipe. Hot dogs are almost always precooked before packaging.
Boiling your hot dogs before frying them will water them down and steal much of the savory flavor of this recipe.
If you are looking for more creative ways to use up your hot dogs, you are in luck! In addition to this hot dog fried rice, we’ve also come up with more creative recipe ideas.
Here are a few I am sure you will adore!
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Easy Hot Dog Fried Rice Recipe (Kid Approved!)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 hot dogs, sliced into half coins
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice, chilled
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil, optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it softens, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add the sliced hotdogs and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the hotdogs start to brown and become fragrant.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the veggies are heated through.
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the pan. Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil to the bare side of the pan, then add the beaten eggs. Lightly scramble the eggs until almost cooked. Combine the rice and eggs.
- Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions and hot sauce if desired.
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published June 2023, updated and republished July 2024
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Never thought of putting hot dogs in fried rice. It turned out so good, though! My husband loved it and I was able to use up my hot dogs in something yummy! Definitely making this again 👍🏻
I can’t believe how quick and tasty this recipe is. My kids loved it!
Hi Leah!
Glad that you enjoyed the recipe!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn