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    January 17, 2023 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

    Home » Delish » Appetizers » Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

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    These air fryer pigs in a blanket are quick, delicious, and a kid-approved lunch or snack. They make the perfect appetizer for any occasion!

    pigs in a blanket with ketchup on the side.
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    1 WHAT ARE PIGS IN A BLANKET?
    2 WHAT DO I SERVE THESE WITH?
    3 CAN I BAKE THESE IN THE OVEN?
    4 INGREDIENT NOTES
    5 TOP TIPS
    6 STORAGE
    7 MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY…
    8 Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    WHAT ARE PIGS IN A BLANKET?

    Pigs in a blanket are juicy hot dogs or sausages wrapped up in flaky puff pastry or crescent dough. I prefer puff pastry but feel free to use crescent dough instead.

    WHAT DO I SERVE THESE WITH?

    Feel free to serve these with ketchup, mustard, honey mustard, bbq sauce, or remoulade sauce.

    CAN I BAKE THESE IN THE OVEN?

    Yes, absolutely! If you don’t have an air fryer, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.

    INGREDIENT NOTES

    • Little Smokies – You may use hot dogs or sausages for this recipe. If you can’t find little smokies, just slice the hot dogs into bite-size pieces.
    • Puff Pastry – Thaw the puff pastry for 45 minutes before rolling it out. Puff pastry can be found in the ice cream and frozen cakes section at your local supermarket. You may also use crescent dough if you prefer.
    • Egg – Beaten together with a splash of water and brushed over the puff pastry to help achieve a beautiful golden color.
    • Mustard – Completely optional but adds flavor!
    little smokies, puff pastry, mustard, and 1 egg.

    TOP TIPS

    • Want to add some shredded cheese? Go for it! Add a little bit of shredded cheese right before rolling.
    • Try different flavored smokies. Some grocery stores carry cheese-filled or bbq smokies.
    four photo collage showing how to prepare and air fry pigs in a blanket.

    STORAGE

    Although pigs in a blanket are best enjoyed immediately, feel free to place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

    To reheat, air fry at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes or bake in the oven at 400 degrees F. for 5-8 minutes.

    cooked pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket.

    MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY…

    • Hush Puppies
    • Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
    • Air Fryer Honey BBQ Wings
    • Honey Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. And consider following me on Facebook or Pinterest!

    pigs in a blanket with ketchup on the side.

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 32
    Calories: 72kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These air fryer pigs in a blanket are quick, delicious, and a kid-approved lunch or snack. They make the perfect appetizer for any occasion!

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 32 little smokies or 5-6 hot dogs cut into bite-size pieces
    • 1 puff pastry sheet
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, beat the egg and water, then set it aside.
    • Cut out 8 strips from the puff pastry sheet and then cut across 3 times so you have four rows. Brush each strip with dijon mustard, if desired.
    • Place a little smokie at the end of each strip and roll each little smokie one at a time. Make sure to pinch the seams and brush the dough with the egg wash.
    • Spray your air fryer basket with nonstick spray and place about 10-12 little smokies in the basket. Work in batches if you have to but don't overcrowd the basket.
    • Cook for 5-6 minutes and serve with ketchup and mustard, if desired!

    Notes

    • Want to add some shredded cheese? Go for it! Add a little bit of shredded cheese right before rolling.
    • Try different flavored smokies. Some grocery stores carry cheese-filled or bbq smokies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @cookedbyjulie or tag #cookedbyjulie!

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