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The 18 best side dishes to serve with hot dogs for kids

Published: Mar 23, 2023 Β· Modified: Apr 23, 2023 by Morgan Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

Trying to serve your kids an at least semi-well rounded meal? Here are the best side dishes to serve with hot dogs for kids!

If your kids are much like mine, when I ask them what they want to eat, they will yell back either CHICKEN NUGGETS or MAC N CHEESE!

The basics are king around here.

However, a hot dog is not a whole meal (usually).

I serve my 2 and 4 year olds in these divided silicone plates so they get 1 "main dish" and 2 sides.

One of our sides is always cut up fruit: berries, sliced apples, sauteed apples, sliced banana, mandarin oranges, something like that.

The second side is what is up in the air. For breakfast, it's a yogurt pouch. For lunch, it's either goldfish or chex mix. For dinner, I try for more of a side dish.

But, if you are like me, when it's time to make food your brain goes completely blank as to what to cook.

If you are wondering what to eat with hot dogs, there are loads of possibilities!

Below I am rounding up my best ideas of what to serve with hot dogs. I will round up a general list of ideas and then keep scrolling to links to actual recipes for some great ones!

side dishes to serve with hot dogs for kids

The best side dishes to serve with hot dogs for kids

Here are my general favorite sides with hot dogs.

  • Cut fruit
  • Bacon
  • Fries - my kids actually prefer sweet potato fries
  • Tots
  • Chex mix, pretzels, chips
  • Veggie sticks
  • Cheese stick or babybel cheese
  • Baked carrots
  • Green peas (I make frozen ones in the microwave, and add butter)
  • Potatoes any way - mashed potato, smashed, baked
  • Mac n cheese
  • Corn (on the cobb or canned)
  • Pickles
  • Applesauce

If you are wondering what goes with hot dogs for adults, consider:

  • Cole slaw
  • Baked beans
  • Chili
  • Green salad
  • Green beans
  • Grain salad like cous cous, quinoa, etc
  • Broccoli
  • SautΓ©ed spinach
  • Brussel sprouts

(And if your kids will eat those things, more power to you! Mine will not.)

kid friendly side dishes to go with hot dogs

Here are some mouth watering recipes for hot dog sides!

The best sides to serve with hot dogs for kids

Serving hot dogs for dinner? Here are a TON of side ideas that your kids will gobble up!

Photo Credit: wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com

How to Make Homemade French Fries

Just one ingredient and you have delicious homemade French fries Better than take out. A budget friendly side dish or snack for the whole family.

Photo Credit: www.thefreshcooky.com

Best Ever Cowboy Baked Beans

Baked beans are a sweet and savory side dish that pair perfectly with hot dogs, and their delicious flavor is sure to be a hit with kids!

Photo Credit: blackberrybabe.com

The Best Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe

Kiddos love the sweet creamy flavor of this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad! As a bonus it's easy to make, using mostly pantry ingredients!

Photo Credit: simplyscrumptiouseats.com

The Best Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

A fun and healthier spin of french fries, smashed potatoes in the air fryer bring a fun crisp on the outside and tender center.

Photo Credit: www.inspiringsavings.com

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a meal in itself! It is refreshing with a delicious, creamy ranch dressing, making it a summer staple for outdoor picnics and parties.

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries are a fun, delicious, and much healthier alternative to fried potatoes and a perfect side dish or snack recipe. Super easy to make, thinly sliced zucchini is coated in flour, dipped in egg, and covered in a crunchy panko breadcrumbΒ and parmesan mixture before being baked in the oven until tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside.

Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato

This Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato is a great meal option for lunch or dinner. It can be used as your main dish or a side to your meal. A potato shell is stuffed with fluffy mashed potatoes, broccoli and cheese. You can even use this as an appetizer forΒ game day!

Photo Credit: daisiesandpie.co.uk

Waffle nachos – super tasty easy TV snack!

Turn a bag of frozen potato waffles into a delicious nacho snack! Load them up with all your favorite toppings, delicious served with hot dogs!

Photo Credit: www.mrsjoneskitchen.com

Cheese Coleslaw

This creamy slaw made with grated cheese is always popular with kids! Taking just 10 minutes to make, it is a delicious side to hot dogs!

Photo Credit: www.throughthefibrofog.com

Air Fryer Mini Peppers

Add some color and healthy vitamins with these fun air fryer mini peppers to your hot dog meal! Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes.

Photo Credit: couchpotatocamping.com

Cherry Fluff Salad Recipe

A fun side salad without any veggies will make the kids happy! Our Cherry Fluff Salad uses fruit for a sweet side dish that can also be a light dessert.

Photo Credit: whereismyspoon.co

Air Fryer Carrots (Two Ways)

Making air fryer carrots is fast, easy, and truly delicious. Make them sweet or savory and serve them with just about anything.

Photo Credit: www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com

Cheesy Potato Cups - Company Worthy

Cheesy Potato Cups are made in a muffin tin and kids go crazy for them!! They're the perfect size for children and be prepared to serve second helpings!

Photo Credit: thehobbywife.com

Crispy Onion Rings Recipe & Tips to Reheat Onion Rings

Crispy and full of flavor, these onion rings are sure to be a hit! Plus, this recipe shares simple instructions for reheating them in the air fryer for a simple side dish on a busy night.

Photo Credit: shesnotcookin.com

Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots

The best way to make crispy tater tots is in the air fryer. A delicious side for hot dogs, tater tots are always kid-approved!

Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Stalks

These broccoli "coins" are fun finger foods - perfect with hot dogs! And you get some really fun, random shapes, too – a lot of cute kid-allure to get your kiddos eating some more veggies!

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Sweet Potato Tater Tots

Packed with healthy goodness, this sweet potato tater tots recipe is easy to make and perfect to serve as an appetizer, side or snack.

Photo Credit: www.troprockin.com

Air Fryer Pickles

Air Fryer Pickles are a fun side dish kids will love. These crispy pickle slices have a salty and tangy flavor that's been air fried to a perfect golden brown.

See all of my favorite kids side dishes:

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  • Healthy sides for pizza
  • The best side dishes to serve with mac and cheese for kids
  • The best side dishes to serve with chicken nuggets for kids
  • What to serve with chicken nuggets for adults
  • The best side dishes to serve with cheeseburgers for kids
  • The best side dishes to serve with pulled pork for kids
  • The best side dishes to serve with tacos for kids
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  • The best side dishes to serve with chicken burgers for kids
  • The best side dishes to serve with pasta for kids
  • The best side dishes to serve with spaghetti for kids
  • The best breakfast side dishes for kids

Free printable side dish planner!

Make sure to download our free printable side dish planner! This checklist gives you ideas for side dishes for your kids every day of the week!

What's your favorite hot dog side dish?

Thanks for reading!

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