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A pile of Air fryer pigs in a blanket on a plate.
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

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.

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Notes

  • If you need some serving ideas look no further. We have created an incredible list of sides for pigs in a blanket for you to choose from and I hope you'll have a look.
  • We also have created a list of kid friendly air fryer recipes just in case you need it.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 66mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg