Looking for an easy appetizer or snack that’s both delicious and fun to make? Air fryer pigs in a blanket are a game-changer! These bite-sized goodies cook up golden and crispy in a fraction of the time it takes in a conventional oven. Perfect for parties, game day, or even a quick snack, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Air Fryer Mini Pigs In A Blanket
A quick note on air fryers:
I have a Power XL 7 quart air fryer. This recipe makes enough to cook the pigs in a blanket up in two batches so they don’t end up overcrowded in the air fryer. You want them to cook up nice and golden brown so they need a little space around each piece. Depending upon the size of your air fryer you may need to cook them in more than two batches.
Ingredients for Pigs In A Blanket
Lil smokies sausages – I used the Hillshire Farms brand but you can also use your favorite cocktail sized sausage or even hot dogs
Crescent rolls – I used Pillsbury crescent rolls. You can also use the crescent roll dough that is sold in a sheet. But then you will need to cut it into smaller pieces to wrap around the sausage.
Egg – use a medium sized or large sized egg
Water – just a little to make the egg wash
Option: Everything Bagel seasoning mix, coarse salt, poppyseeds or sesame seeds.
How to make Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
Unroll a can of crescent roll dough. Separate the triangles of dough. Cut them into three pieces (see photo below on how to cut them).
Take the sausage out of the package. I like to rinse the sausages quickly and then pat them dry. This helps remove any excess moisture so the inside of the roll isn’t soggy.
Place a sausage at the wide end of the piece of crescent roll. Roll to the shortest side of each triangle and set aside.
Continue to roll all the sausages in crescent roll dough.
In a small bowl mix the egg with the water. Brush over the tops of the sausage rolls.
If desired, sprinkle a bit of Everything Bagel seasoning mix, coarse salt, poppyseeds or sesame seeds over the top of each sausage roll.
Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Place about 12 sausage rolls evenly spaced in a single layer in the air fryer (depending upon your air fryer size). Cook for 4 minutes at 350 degrees.
Turn the sausage rolls and cook at 350 degrees for another 3 or 4 minutes or until they are evenly browned.
Remove and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
- Don’t Overcrowd: Cook in batches if needed to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Chill Before Cooking: If the dough becomes too soft, pop the assembled pigs in a blanket into the fridge for 10 minutes before air frying to help them hold their shape.
- Check for Doneness: Cooking times may vary by air fryer model, so check at the 6-minute mark and adjust as needed.
Storing & Reheating Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: For longer storage, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes until warmed through and crispy.
Substitutions:
Lil Smokies – you can easily substitute another type of mini cocktail sausage or mini hot dog in this classic appetizer recipe. Don’t have mini sausages? You can easily cut regular sized hot dogs into 3 pieces and wrap them with the crescent roll dough.
You can also try turkey or chicken sausages for a leaner option. Veggie-based or plant-based sausages work well for a vegetarian twist.
Crescent rolls – Pillsbury now makes a sheet of crescent roll dough. This sheet isn’t cut into triangle pieces. You can swap out the crescent rolls for the sheet of dough. Cut the large sheet of dough into 4 equal pieces vertically. Then cut each vertical piece horizontally into 1 inch wide strips.
You can also use a sheet of puff pastry in place of the crescent dough. Most puff pastry sheets are folded into three pieces. Cut the sections apart and then cut 1 inch wide strips from each section to wrap around the sausages.
Cheesy Upgrade: Add a small slice of cheddar or pepper jack cheese before rolling up the sausages.
Spice It Up: Brush with Dijon mustard or sprinkle with garlic powder before cooking for an extra kick of flavor.
Bacon: add a small piece of crispy bacon to the buttery crescent rolls dough before you roll it up. Use precooked bacon as these appetizers are not cooked long enough to cook the bacon.
How far in advance can you make these pigs in a blanket?
Pigs in a blanket can easily be made a few hours before you need them. Prep them up to 24 hours in advanced and store, covered, in the refrigerator. When you need them remove them from the refrigerator and follow the directions for air frying them.
What sauce do you eat pigs in a blanket with?
Take this appetizer to another level and serve them with a variety of sauces and dips. Use one of your favorite dipping sauces or try one of these:
Ketchup or how about this homemade Spicy Ketchup?
Mustard – go with traditional yellow mustard or try Dijon Mustard or Honey Mustard.
Beer Cheese Dip or your favorite cheese sauce
Spicy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Try this easy to make Chicken Tender Dipping Sauce. It’s not just for chicken!
Air fryer pigs in a blanket are the perfect combination of convenience and taste. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick cook time, they make an excellent go-to easy snack for any occasion. Whether you stick with the classic version or experiment with ingredient swaps, this recipe is sure to please everyone. Enjoy!
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Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package Mini Lil Smokies or your favorite cocktail sized sausage/hot dog
- 2 cans Crescent Rolls
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Everything But The Bagel Seasoning Mix optional
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients:
- Take the sausage out of the package. Rinse and pat dry. Set aside.
Directions:
- Unroll can of crescent roll dough. Separate the triangles of dough. Cut them into three pieces.2 cans Crescent Rolls
- Place a sausage at the wide end of the piece of crescent roll. Roll up and set aside. Continue to roll all the sausages in crescent roll dough.1 package Mini Lil Smokies
- In a small bowl mix the egg with the water. Brush over the tops of the sausage rolls. If desired, sprinkle a bit of seasoning mix, coarse salt, poppyseeds or sesame seeds over the top of each sausage roll.1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon Everything But The Bagel Seasoning Mix
- Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Place about 12 sausage rolls evenly spaced in the air fryer. Cook for 4 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn sausage rolls and cook for another 3-4 minutes at 350 degrees or until they are evenly browned. Remove and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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