Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket: Quick, Easy, Delicious!

Pigs in a blanket are a tasty snack and a perfect game-day treat. They are also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. This two-ingredient recipe is easy to make and only takes a few minutes to cook. You can use crescent roll dough or pizza dough to wrap cocktail sausages or hot dogs, and then cook them in an air fryer for 3-8 minutes at 350-390°F. You can also add cheese or seasoning to the dough for extra flavour. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Preheat the air fryer and prepare the basket

Preheating your air fryer and preparing the basket are crucial steps in making pigs in a blanket. Here's a detailed guide to help you get started:

First, preheat your air fryer to the right temperature. The ideal temperature for cooking pigs in a blanket is around 350°F to 390°F. Depending on your air fryer model, preheating may take a few minutes, so be sure to plan accordingly.

While the air fryer is preheating, you can prepare the basket. Lightly coat the basket with non-stick cooking spray or brush it with oil. This step is important as it prevents the pigs in a blanket from sticking to the basket and makes cleanup easier. You can also line the basket with parchment paper, which provides a non-stick surface and makes cleanup even simpler.

If using parchment paper, cut it to fit your air fryer basket. Place the parchment paper in the basket after the air fryer has preheated. This ensures that the paper doesn't burn or scorch during the preheating process.

If you're using an olive oil cooking spray, give the basket a light coating. This will help the pigs in a blanket to brown evenly and release easily from the basket.

Once your air fryer has preheated to the desired temperature and the basket is prepared, you're ready to move on to the next step of placing the pigs in a blanket into the air fryer. Remember to leave some space between each one to allow for even cooking.

By following these steps, you'll be on your way to making delicious pigs in a blanket with ease and convenience.

Cut the crescent dough into strips

To cut the crescent dough into strips, first, roll out the crescent roll sheet on a cutting board. If you are using crescent rolls instead of crescent roll dough, do not separate the rolls. Pinch the perforations together so that the dough stays in one piece.

Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, slice the sheet along the narrow end into strips. The strips should be around 1 1/2 inches wide. If you are using crescent rolls, cut each roll in half down the middle. This will give you enough dough to wrap around 2 sausages.

If you are using a pack of Pillsbury crescent rolls, you will need to cut each of the 4 large triangles in half, and then cut each of those halves into thirds, to get 24 portions.

Wrap the dough around the sausages

Now it's time to wrap the dough around the sausages. If you are using crescent dough, you will need to slice each sheet into thirds. You can use a pizza cutter to do this. If you are using crescent rolls, do not pull them apart, but instead pinch the perforations together. Then, using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, slice the sheet into strips, about 1.5 inches wide.

Pat the sausages dry with a paper towel. Take one strip of dough and wrap it around each sausage, starting at one end and spiralling the dough around until it is closed at the other end. Gently press the dough so that it is closed tightly around the sausage, with no gaps.

Place the pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket

Now that you've wrapped your cocktail sausages or hot dogs in the dough, it's time to place your pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket.

First, spritz or spray the air fryer basket with oil or non-stick cooking spray. You can skip this step if you plan to use parchment paper. If you are using parchment paper, cut it into strips a little bigger than the wrapped sausages and place them in the air fryer basket.

Next, place the pigs in a blanket inside the basket, leaving about an inch of space between each one. Make sure they are in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.

Finally, spritz or spray the tops of the sausages with oil or cooking spray. This step is optional, but it will help ensure even cooking and browning.

Now that your pigs in a blanket are in the air fryer basket, they are ready to be cooked!

Air fry until golden brown

Air frying is the perfect way to make pigs in a blanket, and it's so easy! Once you've prepared your pigs in a blanket and placed them in the air fryer basket, it's time to cook them.

Air fry your pigs in a blanket until they are golden brown. This should take around 5-8 minutes at 350-390°F. However, it's important to note that all air fryers heat differently, so be sure to keep an eye on them and adjust the timing as needed. For example, if you are using the Cosori 5.8 qt air fryer, the recipe recommends air frying for 3-4 minutes, flipping them, and then air frying for an additional 3-4 minutes.

You'll know your pigs in a blanket are done when the crescent dough is golden brown and the hot dog is hot. If you're using frozen pigs in a blanket, simply increase the cooking time by a minute or two to ensure they are cooked through.

Once they're golden brown, remove them from the air fryer and enjoy! You can serve them with your favourite dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, honey mustard sauce, or ranch dressing.

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