Microwaving a hot dog does not take long. You only need about one minute to microwave a hot dog long enough to come to a food safe temperature. This is the fastest cooking method and also the easiest way to cook a hot dog.
The only tricky thing is, because of the high heat, your hot dog may split slightly from being rapidly cooked.
Consider using a microwave steamer with a few tablespoons of water in it to cook your hot dogs in as this will help to protect them from splitting.
You can also try adding a few tablespoons of water to a microwave-safe plate and covering it with a microwave safe splashguard to help cook them more evenly.
You will also want to cook your hot dogs for about 30 seconds at a time to help monitor for doneness and splitting.
Another easy way to quickly cook a hot dog is an air fryer. Air fried hot dogs tend to have a crispier outside and juicy inside, sort of like grilling them.Cook hot dogs in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2 to 3 minutes.You can also put the hot dogs into the buns and back into the air fryer to make the hot dog bun and hot dog nice and crispy, then serve with your favorite condiments.Toasted buns make a world of difference when it comes to sausages.