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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    Published: Mar 20, 2022 · Modified: May 17, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Air fryer pigs in a blanket take the classic party appetizer and give it a twist by making it in the air fryer. They always come out golden and flaky on the outside and juicy on the inside!

    Closeup shot of air fryer pigs in a blanket stacked atop one another on a plate

    I've been making this tasty classic appetizer for years. When I discovered making it in the air fryer, I never looked back!

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    This was inspired by my air fryer mummy dogs recipe on this site and pairs well with this spicy mayo sauce recipe.

    Ingredients

    The ingredient list couldn't be simpler. It only takes two ingredients!

    • Crescent dough sheet
    • Hot dogs

    Instructions

    Making these tasty treats is as easy as the ingredient list. It only takes a few simple steps to make.

    Step 1: Perp

    Cut the hot dogs in half. Then, roll half the crescent dough out so you can see four triangles. Work the seams gently together to create one sheet of dough. Repeat this process with the other half of the dough.

    Step 2: Cut the Dough

    Cut both sheets of dough into 8 strips each.

    Step 3: Wrap the Hot Dogs

    Wrap each hot dog in a strip of crescent roll dough.

    Step 4: Air Fry

    Place the pigs in a blanket about an inch apart in a greased air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes at 350 degrees. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Enjoy!

    Hint: The easiest way to cut your dough into strips is to use a pizza cutter.

    Closeup shot of hand holding a pig in a blanket with bite taken out

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these air fryer pigs in a blanket.

    • Mini Sausages - You can use mini sausages in place of cut hot dogs.
    • Canned Biscuit Dough - Biscuit dough will work in place of crescent dough. It will taste a bit different.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Spicy - Dip the hot dogs in hot sauce before wrapping them for a spicy kick.
    • Garlic Bread - Spread melted butter on the dough and sprinkle it with garlic.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy sausage cream cheese crescent rolls.

    Equipment

    It only takes a handful of common kitchen equipment pieces to make this recipe.

    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • Pizza cutter
    • Air fryer

    Storage

    Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Tips

    This is a super simple recipe, but I have some tips to help make it even easier.

    • A pizza cutter is the easiest way to cut your crescent roll dough.
    • When rolling the crescent dough around the hot dogs, wet the edge of the strip to make sure it sticks.
    • Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
    Closeup shot of air fryer pig in a blanket being dipped in ketchup

    More Hot Dog Recipes

    Do you like hot dogs? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Smoked Hot Dogs
    • Cheesy Bacon Hot Dog Bites
    • Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about air fryer pigs in a blanket? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about air fryer pigs in a blanket.

    How long are pigs in a blanket good?

    They'll keep for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

    How do I freeze these?

    Open-air freeze them. Then place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

    How do I reheat pigs in a blanket?

    Place them on a baking sheet and bake them for 4 to 5 minutes at 350 degrees until heated through.

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket Video

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    Air fryer pigs in a blanket are a modern twist on an old favorite. Cooked in the air fryer, they're dong quickly and perfectly every time.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Asian Inspired
    Servings 8
    Calories 210 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tube crescent roll dough or sheet, refrigerated
    • 8 hot dogs

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket.
    • Prepare hotdogs by cutting them in half.
    • Roll half the crescent dough out so you can see 4 triangles. Slowly work seams together so you have one piece of dough. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 8 strips.
      Crescent dough placed on a wooden cutting board.
    • Repeat this with the other half of the dough. You will have a total of 16 strips.
    • Wrap each strip around each half hot dog.
      Hotdogs wrapped in crescent dough. The hotdogs are cut in half.
    • Place pigs in a blanket in a greased air fryer basket so they are about an inch apart.
      Wrapped hot dogs placed in a greased air fryer basket
    • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in a couple batches.
    • Air fryer at 350ºF for 4 minutes then flip. Continue air frying for 4 more minutes or until crescent dough is golden.
      Cooked pigs in a blanket. The dough is golden brown.
    • Serve.
      Pigs in a blanket served on a white plate. A hand is holding one dough-wrapped hot dog.
    • Dip.
      Pig in a blanket dipped into a bowl of ketchup by hand.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a half eaten pig in a blanket.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 66mgSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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