How to toast hot dog buns?

Use a Toaster Oven. If you have a toaster oven, you can toast your hot dog bun without the use of a broiler or grill. Simply spread a tablespoon of melted butter on the inside of your hot dog bun and place inside the toaster oven, with the inside of the bun facing up, for 2 to 3 minutes on the "toast" setting. read more

The drawback of using a toaster oven, however, is that you risk drying out the hot dog buns. While a grill or broiler only applies heat to one side of the hot dog bun, a toaster oven will radiate heat at all angles, potentially drying out your bun. Use a Toaster. A toaster is perhaps the most accessible tool for toasting your hot dog bun. read more

Gently toast in a 350°F oven until buns are warmed through and lightly crispy, about 5 minutes. To keep the buns from getting too crunchy or hard after toasting, place them in a nice basket with a towel over them or wrap them in tinfoil; you can toast 30 minutes to an hour ahead of time. read more

How to Toast Buns. Five Methods: Broiler Stovetop Grill Toaster Oven Toaster Community Q&A. Perfectly toasted buns are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. You can toast nearly any type of bun, and the process can be completed with a broiler, stovetop pan, grill, toaster oven, or toaster. read more