Spiral Barbecue Wieners
Transform your backyard cookout with these fun and flavorful Spiral Barbecue Wieners! This recipe takes classic hot dogs to the next level with a playful spiral cut that not only adds visual appeal but also creates more surface area for smoky grill marks and tasty caramelized barbecue sauce. Coated with a hint of olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika, these skewered wieners are bursting with smoky, savory flavor in every bite. Quick to prep and grill in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for serving as a main dish in buttery buns or as a festive appetizer for your next gathering. Whether you’re firing up the grill or using a stovetop grill pan, these barbecue wieners are sure to be the star of your summer cookout!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Wieners or hot dogs
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 8 pieces Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
Place a wiener on a cutting board. Insert a skewer lengthwise through the center of the wiener, ensuring it goes end to end.
Using a sharp knife, make an angled cut at the top of the wiener. Carefully rotate the wiener while maintaining the knife's angle to make a continuous spiral cut down its length. Repeat with remaining wieners.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika. Brush this mixture lightly over the wieners to add flavor and prevent sticking.
Preheat grill to medium heat or prepare a grill pan on the stovetop over medium heat.
Place the skewered wieners on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and grill marks appear.
During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the wieners generously with barbecue sauce, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Remove the wieners from the grill and let them rest for a minute. Serve hot with your favorite buns, additional barbecue sauce, or as a fun appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.0 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 5403 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1155 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
