Hot dogs are one of the only foods in which the toppings get argued over far more than the actual substance. in certain towns and cities across the country can result in plentiful groans and scoffs, but ultimately, it all comes down to what you like to have on your hot dog to make it taste as good as possible. While these debated toppings usually include condiments — like mustard or ketchup and vegetables like pickles and peppers — few people have learned just how powerful seasonings can be when it comes to making your hot dogs even more delicious.

However, considering we live in an era of innovation inside the kitchen and outside by the grill, it should come as no surprise that hot dog lovers are beginning to set aside their differences to examine whether or not adding seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder truly adds a whole new layer to one of America's favorite foods . Is seasoning hot dogs the way to go? Now, while it certainly was not the first time someone seasoned their hot dogs, the idea recently reemerged on social media as the result of a viral TikTok from last year. User @jill200016 sparked the conversation by stating that she adds Italian dressing and seasonings before she cooks her hot dogs.

This statement, unsurprisingly, led to a boatload of discourse surrounding whether or not this is necessary when hot dogs already have a strong taste and a long list of potential condiments. However, after thinking about it for a while, many commen.