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Boiling them for six minutes is enough time to get the hot dogs piping hot, but it's short enough to keep them from splitting down the middle. You want to avoid letting the hot dogs split, since they'll lose a lot of flavor if they do. 1  If you're boiling a large pack of hot dogs, they may need an extra minute or two.2  Test a dog to see if it's ready before removing the rest of them from heat.ou want to avoid letting the hot dogs split, since they'll lose a lot of flavor if they do. 1  If you're boiling a large pack of hot dogs, they may need an extra minute or two. 2  Test a dog to see if it's ready before removing the rest of them from heat.
Simmer the hot dogs. Turn the burner down to its low setting and simmer hot dogs for anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes, depending on how you like your hot dogs cooked. 1  For a moister, softer hot dog, simmer them for less time, around 3 to 4 minutes.2  For a crispier hot dog, simmer them for more time, around 5 to 6 minutes.lace the roasting pan in the oven and let the hot dogs cook until the skin begins to brown and the dogs begin to curl gently. 1  Brown the hot dog by turning on the broiler if you prefer your hot dogs crispy. 2  Add cheese and place the hot dogs back in the oven for an additional minute, if desired.