How long do frankfurts take to boil?
Samuel Coleman
Updated on June 06, 2026
Using a large saucepan add 1 qt of water and bring it to a boil. Add 8 hot dogs to the water. Bring to a full boil and heat for 4-5 minutes. If you are using frozen hot dogs boil for about 8 minutes.
How long do you boil a frankfurter for?
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add 1 hot dog. Boil uncovered for 4 to 6 minutes, until the hot dog has plumped up on all sides. Remove with tongs and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.How do you know when frankfurters are cooked?
Cook the hot dogs on high for 75 seconds.
- You can also check to see if it needs more time by looking at the texture of the hot dog; if the skin looks wrinkled and darker in color, it's probably done.
- If you're cooking more than a few hot dogs, they will need an extra minute or two to fully heat.
How long does it take to cook a frankfurter?
How to cook hot dogs in the frying pan
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
- Add the frankfurters to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning until the skin begins to brown.
- Slice the hot dog buns lengthways, place a frankfurter in each, and top with sauces and accompaniments of your choice.