Halloween is the perfect excuse to get creative in the kitchen, especially when it comes to spooky snacks! If you’re planning a Halloween party or a fun night in with the kids, these frightfully tasty hot dog ideas using Ye Olde Oak hot dogs are easy to make, delicious, and guaranteed to impress your little monsters.
Here are four fun and simple Halloween recipes - perfect for the whole family!
1. Hot Dog Mummies
You’ll need:
1 pack of Ye Olde Oak hot dogs
1 pack of ready-rolled puff pastry (from any supermarket)
Edible candy eyes
A little ketchup or mustard for dipping
How to make:
Cut your ready-rolled puff pastry into thin strips.
Wrap each Ye Olde Oak hot dog with the pastry, leaving small gaps to look like mummy bandages.
Place in the air fryer at 180°C for 12 minutes, or bake in the oven at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
Once cooled slightly, add edible eyes using a small dab of ketchup or mustard to stick them on.
Perfect for parties or after-school treats - these mummy dogs are as fun to make as they are to eat!
2. Scary Eye Hot Dogs
You’ll need:
Ye Olde Oak hot dogs
Hot dog buns
Nacho cheese sauce
Ketchup
Edible googly eyes
How to make:
Heat your Ye Olde Oak hot dogs in the microwave for 90 seconds or boil in a pan for a few minutes until hot.
Place them in warm hot dog buns and spoon over some nacho cheese sauce.
Add a drizzle of ketchup to create a spooky “bloodshot” effect.
Top each one with edible eyes for a creepy finishing touch!
Creepy, cheesy, and delicious. A Halloween hit with both kids and grown-ups!
3. Severed Finger Hot Dogs
You’ll need:
Ye Olde Oak hot dogs
Ketchup
Hot dog buns (optional)
A small knife for carving
How to make:
Slice a small section off one end of each Ye Olde Oak hot dog to make the “fingernail.”
Score small lines for knuckles using a knife.
Heat the hot dogs in the microwave for 90 seconds or boil in a pan for a few minutes until hot.
Add ketchup to the ends to look like blood, and serve in buns for extra gore!
These severed finger hot dogs look eerily realistic - the perfect spooky centrepiece for your Halloween buffet!
4. Tangerine Pumpkins (Healthy Halloween Side)
You’ll need:
A few tangerines or clementines
Small pieces of cucumber (for the stalks)
(Optional) Edible eyes for an extra spooky twist
How to make:
Peel the tangerines but keep them whole.
Cut small pieces of cucumber and pop one into the top of each tangerine.
If you want to make them extra fun, add edible eyes to turn them into mini pumpkin characters!
Serve alongside your Ye Olde Oak hot dog creations for a colourful, healthy Halloween snack.
These mini pumpkins make your snack table pop with colour, and look even cuter (or creepier!) with eyes!
Final Tip
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party or enjoying a spooky movie night at home, these easy recipes will make your celebration extra delicious.
Find Ye Olde Oak hot dogs in your local supermarket and start creating your own Halloween feast!
