It's Tailgate Season — But Make It Habanero

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Made in Mexico · 100% Olive Oil · Since 2017

Three bacon-wrapped chili dogs topped with cheddar and Don Chilio Flamin' Habanero Chili Crisp, with the jar behind them

Recipes ·

Flamin' Chili Dogs

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Serves3 hot dogs
  • DifficultyEasy

Game-day snacks don't have to be complicated. Sometimes, you don't need a brand-new recipe — you just need a few flavorful ingredients to make your usual game day spread feel completely different.

These Flamin' Chili Dogs take everything you already love about a classic tailgate chili dog — juicy sausage, crispy bacon, melty cheddar and a rich, meaty chili — and give it a Don Chilio twist.

The secret? Flamin' Habanero Chili Crisp. 🔥

Made with Don Chilio Flamin' Habanero Chili Crisp, it brings crunchy habanero heat into every bite. We use the oil straight from the jar to cook the chili, then finish every dog with an extra drizzle on top for that final layer of flavor and crunch.

Simple. Bold. Definitely not boring.

Don Chilio Pro Tip 🌶️

Cook the chili and toast the bacon-wrapped sausages in the Flamin' Habanero oil — it builds habanero flavor into the base of the dish. Then save a final drizzle of the crisp for the top, so you get that crunchy habanero bite in every mouthful.

Spooning Don Chilio Flamin' Habanero Chili Crisp over three chili dogs

The result? Sausage. Bacon. Cheddar. Flamin' Habanero chili. A classic chili dog with a whole lot more fire. 🔥

Make Your NFL Kickoff Spicy 🌶️

If you're looking for an easy way to upgrade your game day spread, you don't always need a new recipe. Sometimes, you just need your favorite recipe + your favorite Don Chilio Chili Crisp or Salsa Macha. 🔥

That's where our Trios come in. Grab the Chili Crisp Trio or the Salsa Macha Trio and keep your tailgate lineup ready for kickoff. Chili dogs, burgers, wings, nachos, leftovers… your usual game day favorites, just with way more flavor.

👉 Grab your Trio at DonChilio.com

Because kickoff doesn't need more recipes. It just needs more heat. 🌶️

Instructions

  1. Start the Chili 🌶️🥩 Use the oil from the Flamin' Habanero Chili Crisp jar to sauté the onion until golden, then add the bacon and ground beef. Cook until the meat is fully browned.
  2. Build the Base 🍅 Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Stir in the tomato puree and beans, and let it cook down until the chili turns a deeper, darker color.
  3. Prep the Dogs 🌭 Warm the buns in the skillet. Wrap the sausages in bacon and grill them in the same skillet until crispy.
  4. Assemble & Load Up 🧀 Once everything is hot, build the hot dog and quickly top with cheese and the chili while it's still warm.
  5. The Final Upgrade 🌶️ Finish with a drizzle of Flamin' Habanero Chili Crisp on top before serving. Then take a bite. That's the upgrade.
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