Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are warm cocktail franks wrapped in flaky, golden crescent dough and ready in just minutes.

Pigs in the blanket

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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket have a warm cocktail frank wrapped in flaky, golden crescent dough. They cook in just minutes for a quick and easy appetizer.

With only a few ingredients, these are perfect for game day, parties, or an easy snack. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Pigs in the blanket

Why I Love Air Fryer Pigs In a Blanket


  • Quick – They cook in about 6 minutes.
  • Easy – Only a few ingredients are needed.
  • Crispy and flaky – The crescent dough turns golden in the air fryer.
  • Party favorite – Perfect for game day or appetizers.
Ingredients for crescent hot dogs

About the Ingredients ⭐

  1. Cocktail Franks: Use cocktail franks, mini hot dogs, or Little Smokies.
  2. Crescent Roll Dough: Refrigerated crescent dough makes the flaky blanket around each hot dog.
  3. Cooking Spray: Optional, but a light spray can help the tops turn golden.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

How to Make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Wrap the Hot Dogs: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Cut each crescent roll triangle into 4 pieces and wrap a piece of dough around each cocktail frank.

Add to the Air Fryer: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and arrange the pigs in a blanket in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with cooking oil if desired.

Air Fry: Cook for about 4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown.

Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Questions Readers Ask Most

Can I make pigs in a blanket from frozen?
For this recipe, cook them fresh after wrapping the cocktail franks in crescent dough for the best texture.

How do I know when pigs in a blanket are done?
The crescent dough should be puffed and golden brown on all sides.

What dipping sauces go with pigs in a blanket?
Mustard, ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or cheese sauce all work well.

How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes until warm and crisp.

Yield: 24

Air Fryer Pigs in a blanket

Pigs in the blanket
4.8 Stars (4 Reviews)

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are warm cocktail franks wrapped in flaky, golden crescent dough and ready in just minutes.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Cocktail Franks
  • 1 Refrigerated crescent dough
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
  2. Cut each crescent roll triangle into 4 pieces.
  3. Wrap one piece of crescent dough around each cocktail frank.
  4. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and arrange the pigs in a blanket in a single layer.
  5. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray, if desired.
  6. Air fry for 4 minutes.
  7. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the air fryer and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Air fryers can vary, so cook until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown on all sides.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

4

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 668mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 9g

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