Here's the tricky part: damn carefully plug in the other end of the cord. A much better strategy is to first plug the other end of the cord into a power strip and then flip the switch on. Under no circumstances should you touch either one of the forks, the hot dog, or other exposed surfaces unless you can actually see that the other end of the cord is *not plugged in.* The hot dog cooks rapidly, in maybe one or two minutes. Watch for swelling, a change in surface shape and luster, and finally smoke and/or cracking to indicate doneness. Overdo it, and there may be a nasty smell to go along with it.
Read more about cooking hot dogs with electricity here.
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oskay 72 months ago | reply
I didn't measure it, but our 10 A circuit breaker didn't blow. ;)
Scott Morris 60 months ago | reply
These are sold as over the counter appliances that don't require any special plugs, so less than 10 - 12 amps at a guess.
fazeout 56 months ago | reply
I've found it difficult to get an 'edible' hot dog like this. Its either not warm enough or heated ridiculously uneven. Maybe someone with a fancy controller and electrodes can get it down. They should use this in those hot dog warmer machines at gas stations... minus the whole fork thing.
Mad_Bassist1 21 months ago | reply
Mwahahahaa! This brings back memories. A friend and I once did this to an Oscar Meyer Cheese Dog when it first came out. Halfway through cooking, some of the cheese shot out the end, and we laughed hysterically.
BTW, don't try this with your mother's gold-trim plates. ;-)