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Golden brown fried frankfurters with crispy skin, served with mustard and fresh bread
Crispy pan-fried frankfurters with scored skin, served with a dollop of mustard.

Pan-Fried Frankfurters

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals
Fried frankfurters are a triumph of simplicity. Although it seems like 'fast food', the method determines the experience: the goal is to achieve a 'snappy' skin without the sausage drying out or bursting. Under heat, the fat inside melts, making the interior juicy, while the outer layer caramelises, creating that characteristic grilled flavour never achieved by boiling.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan (preferably non-stick)
  • Knife
  • Tongs for turning

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Mustard

Instructions

1 ✓

Score the frankfurters: cut small 'X's on the ends or diagonal slashes on the sides, but do not cut all the way through.

Tip: This is not just decoration: steam escapes through the cuts so the sausage doesn't explode, and it browns on a larger surface area.
2 ✓

Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat.

Tip: No need for deep oil, just enough to coat the pan.
3 ✓

Place the frankfurters in and fry, turning continuously, until blistered brown spots appear on the skin.

Tip: Be patient; continuous turning ensures even crispness.
4 ✓

Serve immediately with fresh bread and mustard.

Tip: The acidity of mustard perfectly balances the fatty character of the sausage.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it burst?
It received too much heat too suddenly, and the internal steam forced it apart. Fry on medium heat, and scoring helps manage heat expansion.

Ingredients

  • 6 whole Quality frankfurters (high meat content)
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp Mustard
  • 4 slices Fresh bread