Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers

Halloween is certainly that time of year when you get to express maximum creativity and these Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers are a great example of that!

Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers on a plate

Turn ordinary hot dogs into gruesome-looking witch fingers with the help of a kitchen knife and some ketchup. These witch hot dog fingers only require 3 ingredients and can be made in just 20 minutes – perfect for your holiday parties. 

Recipe Notes:

  • Don’t add any toppings to your hotdogs until you are ready to eat them otherwise the toppings will make your hot dog buns soggy!
  • These Halloween hot dogs can be enjoyed with various side dishes such as French fries, crispy potato wedges, creamy coleslaw, pasta salad, or cucumber salad. 
  • Prep ahead by making any hot dog toppings the day before and and storing them in separate airtight containers in the fridge. For best taste, boil the hot dog fingers just before serving these Halloween witch hot dog fingers. 
Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers on a plate
Can I freeze these for later?

Yes, you can. Once completely cooled, add these hot dog fingers to a Ziploc bag or airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost the frozen fingers in the refrigerator and reheat them in hot water or in the microwave.

How should I store any leftover I have?

Store the witch hot dog fingers separately from the buns if you have leftovers. The hot dog fingers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave before serving.

Any leftover buns should be wrapped with aluminum foil and stored at room temperature in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag to prevent them from becoming stale. Keep in mind that fresh hot dog buns will start to turn stale after 2-3 days of storage.

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Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Remove hot dogs from the packaging and place them on a cutting board.ingredients for Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers
  3. Start by cutting the “nail” shape at the top of the hot dog with a paring knife. Using your own nail for reference, trace out the shape lightly using a paring knife. Carefully peel off the outer layer of hot dog skin to reveal the nail shape.
  4. Next cut 3 straight lines under the nail bed of the hot dog finger being careful not to cut all the way through.cutting lines in hotdogs
  5. Finally move down to the center of the hot dog and cut the knuckle shape. Start with a semi circle facing down, followed by two straight lines, and then a semi-circle facing up to complete the knuckle. Complete the steps with the remaining hot dogs.
  6. Boil hot dogs according to package instructions.hotdogs in water
  7. When hot dogs are boiled, drain them and fry for a few minutes in the pan until golden.hotdogs in pan
  8. Dip the bottom of the hot dog finger in a generous amount of ketchup “blood” and place it in a bun.dipping hot dog in ketchup
  9. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and serve immediately. Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers on a plate
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Halloween Witch Hot Dog Fingers

These Halloween witch hot dog fingers only require 3 ingredients and can be made in just 20 minutes – perfect for your holiday parties. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 package of hot dogs of your choice I used large bbq sized hot dogs to showcase the details.
  • Ketchup
  • Hot dog buns

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Remove hot dogs from the packaging and place them on a cutting board.
  • Start by cutting the “nail” shape at the top of the hot dog with a paring knife. Using
your own nail for reference, trace out the shape lightly using a paring knife. Carefully
peel off the outer layer of hot dog skin to reveal the nail shape.
  • Next cut 3 straight lines under the nail bed of the hot dog finger being careful not to
cut all the way through.
  • Finally move down to the center of the hot dog and cut the knuckle shape. Start with
a semi circle facing down, followed by two straight lines, and then a semi-circle
facing up to complete the knuckle. Complete the steps with the remaining hot dogs.
  • Boil hot dogs according to package instructions.
  • When hot dogs are boiled, drain them and fry for a few minutes in the pan until
Golden.
  • Dip the bottom of the hot dog finger in a generous amount of ketchup “blood” and
place it in a bun. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg

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