Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket may seem like a snack reserved for children, but you’ll be surprised how much you love these as an adult! We take a bite-sized mini sausage and wrap it with flakey, buttery pastry, and dip it in a very grown-up, homemade honey mustard dipping sauce.
What’s not to like?
Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket Recipe
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are popular during any occasion like hosting the big game and are usually the first to get devoured.
Ask your kids to join in on the fun of wrapping up mini sausages with crescent roll dough!
They will love to feel included and this allows you to make even more bites to feed the crowd.
We love showcasing pigs in a blanket alongside other finger foods and Air Fryer Game Day Recipes like Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken and Air Fryer Chicken Wings.
Check out all of our other favorite air fryer appetizers for quick and easy recipes.
It’s as simple as rolling, frying, and eating to make the best appetizer ever.
Ingredients In Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
Crescent Roll Sheets: I’m using a crescent roll sheet because they’re easier to cut and work with. If you can’t find the sheets, you can use a standard can of crescent rolls. Just pinch the seams together so you have one big piece of dough and then follow the directions as written.
“Lit’l Smokies” Mini Sausages: I like all-beef mini cocktail sausages but feel free to use your favorite mini sausage. Just make sure it’s fully cooked.
If you have any questions about Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket ingredients, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!
How To Make Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
- Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and set it aside– no need to preheat it!
- Unroll the crescent sheet and use a pizza cutter to cut it into 16 ½-inch thick strips. Make sure to cut along the shorter side of the rectangle– the strips should be ½ inch thick and 8 inches long.
- Then cut the strips in half the other way to create 32 pieces of dough.
- Roll one piece of dough around one mini sausage and pinch the end to ensure it won’t come unrolled. Repeat with the remaining dough and sausages.
- Place a few pigs in a blanket on top of the parchment paper but make sure not to overcrowd the pan as the dough will puff up as it cooks.
- Air fry the pigs in a blanket at 320°F/160°C for 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the pigs in a blanket to a serving platter and continue to cook them in batches until they are all ready.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. Please see the recipe below for the complete list of ingredients and instructions for Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket.
Tips For Making Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
- Enjoy these pigs in a blanket with any of your favorite dipping sauces– ketchup, mustard, honey mustard, ranch, hot sauce, etc. I’m serving them with Dijon honey mustard! To make it, stir together ¼ cup grainy Dijon mustard and ¼ cup honey.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. That may hinder the crisping-up process. Cook them in multiple batches until all the pigs are ready to snack on.
- Storage Tips: Store any leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Place your pigs in a blanket on perforated square parchment paper (designed for the air fryer) in your air fryer for easy cleanup.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
You always need a great sauce when serving finger foods. Ketchup is a favorite of kids, but we think these little bites would be great dipped in Bitchin Sauce, Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Sauce, and Smoky Red Pepper Crema.
Are these little bites making you thirsty? If you’re hosting a party for kids, try our Kiddie Cocktail that’s fruity, bubbly, and so fun. And for the adult crowd, you’ll love this Malibu Sunrise cocktail.
FAQ
You can. In fact, the air fryer allows the pastry to puff up even better than in the oven. You’ll love this new technique on this classic snack.
There must be an excess of moisture coming from somewhere. Try wrapping the mini sausages in paper towels to absorb any moisture before wrapping them in the dough.
Of course. Reheat them in the air fryer at 320° F for 3-5 minutes until completely warmed through.
Pro Tips
Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you’re using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the “air fry” function.
Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer’s specific ways!
More Yummy Appetizer Recipes
Do you love finger foods? Try making Air Fryer Onion Rings and Air Fryer Meatballs.
All finger foods need an equally amazing dip. Try this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip that you’re sure to love.
For a sweeter snack, we think you will love this White Chocolate Chex Mix.
And check out this recipe for Reuben Pigs in a Blanket that we HAVE to try.
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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent roll sheets 8 ounces
- 1 package "lit'l smokies" mini sausages 12 ounces
Instructions
- Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and set it aside– no need to preheat it!
- Unroll the crescent sheet and use a pizza cutter to cut it into 16 ½” thick strips. Make sure to cut along the shorter side of the rectangle– the strips should be ½” thick and 8” long.
- Then cut the strips in half the other way to create 32 pieces of dough that are ½” thick and 4” long.
- Roll one piece of dough around one mini sausage and pinch the end to ensure it won’t come unrolled. Repeat with the remaining dough and sausages.
- Place a few pigs in a blanket on top of the parchment paper but make sure not to overcrowd the pan as the dough will puff up as it cooks.
- Air fry the pigs in a blanket at 320F for 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the pigs in a blanket to a serving platter and continue to cook them in batches until they are all ready.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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