While it's not necessary to toast hot dog buns, the char imparts a whole new flavor. To get fluffy and crunchy buns, toss them on the grill next to a wet rag for a minute or two.

To start, get your rag fully wet so that it won't burn or catch on fire during the grilling process. Then, place it right near the buns on the grill, and close the grill's lid.

While the underside of the buns toast, steam will build up inside the grill thanks to the rag’s water. This will turn the buns crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Steaming the buns will also keep them from drying out. If you're only cooking the buns on one part of the grill, place a metal bowl over them to help create the steam bubble.