These deep fried tortilla wrapped cheese dogs are a simple appetizer or dinner made in just minutes and loaded with cheesy, hot dog flavor in a crispy wrapper.
If you love handheld treats loaded with flavor, then these cheese dogs wrapped up in a fried tortilla are for you! For more handheld feasting, check out these chicken jalapeno cheese bites, jalapeno popper pastry bites, and chicken bacon ranch sliders.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: You only need hot dogs, cheese, and tortillas to make these.
- Super Easy: These easy bites are ready in about 15 minutes!
- Classic Flavors: Who doesn’t remember the classic childhood flavors of dogs and cheese?
- Customizable: Change up the ingredients to make all kinds of variations.
- Versatile: These are perfect for snacking, appetizers, or even in your main meals rotation.
Key Ingredients
I’ve listed the key ingredients here (which are all of them, in this case). You can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Hot Dogs: I always use all-beef dogs, but your favorite brand will work.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar is a bold cheese that works well with the hot dog’s flavor.
- Corn Tortillas: These get so crispy when you fry them up.
Variations
- Hot Dogs: Any hot dog variety will work in this recipe. Use your favorite.
- Sausage: Use your favorite smoked or summer sausage in place of hot dogs. You can also pre-cook Italian, chorizo, or other varieties and then use them as directed in the recipe.
- Cheese: I love cheddar, but any bold cheese like Cheddar Jack, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, and the like will work.
How to Make Deep Fried Tortilla Wrapped Cheese Dogs
I’ve included an overview of the recipe here, but you’ll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cut each hot dog lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Add a slice of cheddar cheese to the center of each hot dog.
- Wrap the hot dogs in corn tortillas and fry until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels as you go. Enjoy when all the dogs are fried!
Tips
- Cutting the Dogs: Cut about ¾ through the hot dogs to create a pocket for the cheese, while leaving them intact.
- Tortillas: Corn tortillas give these dogs the best flavor and most crunch.
- Testing the Oil: Dip the handle of a wooden spoon into your oil. It’s hot enough if you get continuous bubbles around it.
- Don’t Crowd the Pan: The oil needs to remain as hot as possible for even frying, so fry your tortilla dogs in batches.
Deep Fried Tortilla Wrapped Cheese Dogs FAQs
Corn tortillas work best for these cheesy, crispy, fried dogs. Corn tortillas get extra-crispy when fried, and their flavor gives the recipe a taste that’s a little like a corndog.
I prefer all-beef franks. However, you can use any of your favorite varieties. Any hot dog will work. It’s all about the falvor you prefer.
You can. However, it’s important to note that any raw variety should be cooked before wrapping and frying.
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Deep Fried Tortilla Wrapped Cheese Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 all beef hot dogs
- 8 ¼ ” slices of cheddar cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium heat.
- Cut each hot dog lengthwise but do not cut all the way through.
- Add a slice of cheddar cheese in the center of each hot dog.
- Wrap each hot dog in a corn tortilla and use 2 tooth picks to hold it closed.
- Next, place in hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning as needed.
- Remove from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
ENJOY!
Notes
- Cutting the Dogs: Cut about ¾ through the hot dogs to create a pocket for the cheese, while leaving them intact.
- Tortillas: Corn tortillas give these dogs the best flavor and most crunch.
- Testing the Oil: Dip the handle of a wooden spoon into your oil. It’s hot enough if you get continuous bubbles around it.
- Don’t Crowd the Pan: The oil needs to remain as hot as possible for even frying, so fry your tortilla dogs in batches.
Here are a few pics that are the perfect size for pinning to Pinterest.
Enjoy, Terri
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Thoses are called crispy dogs. I’m from San Antonio Texas an when I was growing up we use to go to a place called Paul Marie’s and they would sell them now as a mother n grandmother I make them for my family so I’ve been making them for quite awhile very good taste
Thanks for sharing Janie. That’s awesome. Yes, these tastes great! Just something about that crispy tortilla and the hot dogs that tastes so good together, along with the cheese!