These hip hot dog innovations illustrate just how many different toppings are capable of getting cozy with a good ol' ballpark frank. Skip the usual mustard and relish and savor something a little off the beaten path. From french fry-lined hot dog buns to truffle-topped weenies, there is a hot dog out there to suit every preference and price point.
Hot dogs are generally considered to be budget-conscious indulgences or guilty pleasure comfort foods, but pricey franks have been cropping up on haute menus everywhere. Even the ultra-luxurious food item Foie Gras has been found to get comfy with a wiener. If you favor size over a large price tag, then you'll be pleased to hear that 2 foot-long doggies are also available.
With so many hip hot dog innovations to choose from, you're sure to go home with a wiener every time.
21 Hip Hot Dog Innovations
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Frikandel
The Horse Meat Hot Dog
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Luxury Hot Dogs
Miami's Franktitude Restaurant
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Free Hot Dogs
Oscar Mayer Gives Away $1 Million in Wieners to Celebrate Taste Test Victory
18
Street Meat Sweets
Hot Dog Cakes Combine Dessert and Alcoholic Beverage to Satisfy You
17
Costly Weiner Creations
The World's Most Expensive Hot Dog Will Set You Back a Whopping $80
16
Super-Lazy Street Food
Hot Dog + French Fries On a Stick is Perfect for Porky Pedestrians
15
Hot Dog Skull Cookers
Cthulhu Weenie Roaster Creeps Out Neighbours
14
Foie Gras Hot Dogs
Hot Doug's in Chicago Makes Duck-Centric Street Meat
13
French Fry Franks
The Spud Dog is One Seriously Delicious and Greasy Indulgence
12
Merged Taste Wieners
Japa Dog Merges Japanese Cuisine With Hot Dogs
11
Hot Dog Beverages
The Frank Collins Drink is Only for True Fans of the Ballpark
10
Pig-Down Competitions
Joey Chestnut Eats 68 Hots Dogs for a New World Record
9
Gum-Flavored Hot Dogs
Bubble Gum Cocktail Wienies Are Gross Gag Gifts
8
Spaghetti Wieners
Pasta-Infused Hotdogs Mix Two Food Favorites Together
7
Rice-Battered Wieners
The Asian Equivalent To A Delicious, Deep-Fried Corn Dog
6
Delectable Seafood Doggies
The Lobster Dog Brings Flavors From the Sea & Land Together in One Bun
5
Luxury Fastfood
Hot Ducks
4
Hot Dog Toasters
Grills Weiners & Toasts Buns
3
Spicy Condiment Campaigns
The Englischer Spezial Senf Mustard Ad is Tear-Jerkingly Sharp
2
Sport-Themed Wieners
The Football Sausage is Great for the Hungry Pigskin Fan
1
2-Foot Hot Dogs
DudeFoods Blogger Creates the World's Largest Pig-in-a-Blanket
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Vegan Corn Dogs
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First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
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Snak Club & Hot Ones Created Fiery Flavors for On-the-Go Snacking
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