Everybody's favorite snack - Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets have a really tasty almost crispy outside and a perfectly soft center. They're perfect for Game Day, parties or any celebration.
Actually, a lot of people serve Pigs in Blankets during Christmas dinner too.
Jump to:
What makes this so yummy
- An easy snack that everyone loves.
- Two ingredients that make the perfect finger food.
- Cooking in the air fryer brings this party food to a whole new level.
- An easy recipe you can fix in a matter of minutes.
- They make the perfect appetizer.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Lit'l Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
- Step 1: Heat up your air fryer.
- Step 2: Unroll the crescent roll dough. Cut into strips about ½" wide x 3" long (ish) using a pizza cutter.
- Step 3: Wrap that strip of dough around a cocktail sausage and place seam down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Step 4: Repeat until you have enough to where you don't over crowd the basket.
- Step 5: Cook for about 3 minutes and then flip them and cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove and cook another batch.
Hint: There are so many different flavors when it comes to cocktail sausages. You could really go to town with the variety here.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Hot Dogs - instead of cocktail sausages. They'll just be longer.
- BBQ Sauce - try brushing the inside of the pastry/dough lightly with BBQ sauce.
- Sesame Seeds - Sprinkle finished 'pigs' with sesame seeds.
- Crispy Bacon - Instead of the pastry you can wrap with bacon instead. (that's a British Pig in Blanket).
Sharing is Caring - Like Our Facebook Page
Necessary gear: Equipment
The following are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
This is an air fryer recipe, so you'll need an air fryer. I have my favorite one listed below in the recipe card (it's an affiliate link).
If you don't have one, next best thing would be a convected oven.
More air fryer recipes I think you'll love
Also, check out the Puff Pastry Pizza Pinwheels recipe, it's another great party food, and this Mock Hog Head Cheese Recipe.
How to store leftovers
Once the pigs in blankets have cooled completely they should be stored in an airtight container lined with paper towel, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Mel's kitchen notes
I recommend serving these air fryer pigs in blankets with your favorite dipping sauces. Or a variety of dips.
If you've tried this Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets Recipe or any other great recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section below, how it turned out, we love hearing from our readers!
If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You can also follow me on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM to see more amazing recipes!
Viral Recipe Alert!
Banana Bread
Due to the secret ingredient in this deliciously moist banana bread it has become one of my most sought after recipes!
Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces Little Smokies cocktail Sausages
- 1 (8 Ounce) Can Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough sheet. If you have the triangles, cut into 3 or 4 pieces. It's easier with the solid sheet because you can just cut straight lines.1 (8 Ounce) Can Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
- Wrap around the cocktail sausage and lay seam down on a plate while you prepare the rest.12 Ounces Little Smokies
- Prepare all the sausages.
- Once the air fryer is ready, lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper. Line the sausages in the basket so they have about 2" between each other.
- Cook for about 3 minutes then turn. Cook another 3 minutes.
- Remove and repeat with another batch.
Nutrition
Sign Up for my emails and never miss another recipe!
I'll never share your email, or send you spam. Pinkie Promise!
Comments
No Comments