Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs

How to Make Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs

Preparing these fun, cheesy hot dogs is easier than you think.

1. Heat the Oil and Prepare the Dough

In a large Dutch oven or deep fryer, heat 3 or 4 inches of a neutral oil, like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil. Unroll the crescent dough sheets; cut each into 4 rectangles.

2. Prepare the Dogs

Cut the hot dogs and mozzarella sticks in half, crosswise. Thread one half of a hot dog, then one half of a cheese stick onto a wooden skewer. No need to cook hot dogs beforehand since they’re fully cooked when purchased and will heat through as the dough bakes in the oven. Completely wrap each in the crescent dough, enclosing both the hot dog and cheese. Pinch dough edges to thoroughly close the seams. Roll in panko crumbs.

3. Fry the Dogs

Working in batches, fry two or three dogs at a time, turning as needed so they cook evenly and turn golden brown on all sides.

4. Drain and Serve

Drain crescent dogs on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with the sugar if you’d like, and serve with your favorite condiments.

Variations for Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs

Here are a few ideas for mixing up the flavor of your fried crescent dogs.

The Meat: If you like Polish dogs, turkey dogs, or even hot links, feel free to substitute them for the hot dogs in this recipe. As long as they are precooked and approximately the same size as a hot dog, they should work.

The Cheese: Mix it up by using your other favorite cheeses, like cheddar, Colby, or Monterey Jack. Any cheese that you like and that melts well would be delicious although we enjoy more mild tasting cheeses for this recipe.

How to Store Cheesy Fried Crescent Dogs

You aren’t likely to have leftovers of our cheesy fried crescent dogs, but if you do, here’s the best way to store and reheat them.

Refrigerator

Place crescent dogs in an airtight container or resealable food storage bag, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Place one crescent dog on a microwaveable plate; cover loosely. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until heated through. Fried foods will lose their crispy texture when reheated, but when served with your favorite condiments, they will taste great.