Air fryer pigs in a blanket are the easiest and yummiest appetizer to serve at a small dinner party, for a snack, or the infamous Girl Dinner! With just a handful of ingredients, you can make these homemade pigs in a blanket coated in herbaceous butter and air-fried to crispy perfection. Enjoy your snack and don’t forget the ketchup and martini!
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Super quick and easy! This yummy finger food is virtually only two ingredients, which means it’ll be ready in just about 10 minutes. Just roll cocktail weenies (or regular hot dogs) in strips of dough and then air fry! I also made a garlic and herb butter mixture to brush over the dough for added flavor because it’s a simple way to add a huge difference.
The ingredients are easily customizable! If you can’t find cocktail weenies (I had a hard time hunting them down), you can use your favorite hot dogs and then cut them into smaller pieces. You can also use your favorite dough, herbs, and toppings.
Pigs in a blanket are a universally beloved food! Honestly, put a plate of these in front of your friends and they’ll be gone in less than five minutes. The air fryer method will give our childhood favorite a crispy exterior, and the dipping options are nearly endless. One thing is for sure – this app is devourable!
Ingredients
Just a handful of ingredients and they’re completely customizable!
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- Tube of crescent rolls – but you can use homemade dough if you have a recipe you love!
- Mini cocktail weenies – if you can’t find them, make these air fryer pigs in a blanket with hot dogs. A pack of 8 will do!
- Unsalted butter – melted.
- Garlic powder
- Chopped fresh herbs – or dried Italian seasoning.
- Kosher salt
How to Make Homemade Pigs in a Blanket in an Air Fryer
Step 1: Prep Hot Dogs
Cut each hot dog into three even pieces (if you’re using a standard pack of 8 hot dogs). Skip this step if you’re using cocktail weenies.
Step 2: Prep Crescent Rolls
Open a tube of crescent rolls and roll out the sheet of dough onto a cutting board. Cut on the perforated edges and then proceed to cut each triangle into three small triangles.
Step 3: Roll Pigs in their Blanket
Place the hotdog onto the thicker part of each dough triangle and then roll the hot dog around the dough.
Step 4: Brush on Butter Mixture
Mix together the melted butter, garlic powder and herbs together. Brush this mixture onto the tops of each hot dog. Sprinkle each weiner with a pinch of kosher salt.
Step 5: Air Fry
Place ½ the batch or ⅓ (depending on the size of your air fryer) into the air fryer basket. Cook on 325 for 6-8 minutes, turning half way, until the tops are golden brown.
Pigs in a Blanket Variations
- Try different dips! Use ketchup, honey mustard, ranch, or bbq sauce. Whatever floats your boat works!
- Make air fryer pigs in a blanket with cheese. Who doesn’t love cheese?! Roll it in the crescent roll or sprinkle some on top.
- Use your favorite kind of hot dog. You can even use a plant based sausage if you want.
- Switch up your butter/herbs. If you don’t want to use herbs or seasonings at all, just brush some butter over the dough. Also, add whatever herbs or seasonings you want to the butter mixture.
- Get creative with toppings! – After you brush on the butter, add sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, tajin, red pepper flakes, Old Bay, chives, etc. The options are endless!
Serving Suggestions
- This appetizer is begging for a cocktail to wash it down! This gin basil smash or cucumber martini are refreshing options.
- I envision these pigs in a blanket as a part of a delicious appetizer/snacky spread. You can serve them with buffalo chicken bites, blueberry goat cheese dip, or fig and prosciutto crostinis, among other things.
- Sweet treats are essential, and these options are easy to make – or make ahead! Try a no bake turtle pie, these 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies, or a strawberry tres leches cake.
FAQs
What is the best pigs in a blanket air fryer temperature?
I air fry these pigs in a blanket at 325 degrees F, however that may vary based on your air fryer. Always use your best judgement, and if yours don’t look done you should cook them for an additional few minutes until they’re slightly browned and toasted on the outside.
How long does it take to cook air fryer pigs in a blanket?
This recipe takes about 6-8 minutes, but if they’re not golden brown your air fryer may need a little more time with them.
Can I make homemade pigs in a blanket in the oven?
Yes, you can make this pigs in a blanket recipe in the oven with a few simple changes to the recipe. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees f and lining two 9×13 baking sheets with parchment paper. Then, proceed with the recipe as written, and then bake them for 10-12 minutes.
More Appetizers You’ll Love
- Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives
- Mini Steak Frites Hors Doeuvres
- Jalapeno Cheese Pretzels
- Smoked Salmon and Whipped Cheese Cucumber Bites
- Goat Cheese Bruschetta
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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
ingredients
- 1 8 oz tube crescent rolls
- 24 Mini Cocktail Weenies
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs or 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt
instructions
- Instructions (air fryer):
- Cut each hot dog into three even pieces (if using a standard pack of 8 hot dogs). Skip if using cocktail weenies.
- Open a tube of crescent rolls and roll out the sheet of dough onto a cutting board. Cut on the perforated edges and then proceed to cut each triangle into three small triangles.
- Place the hotdog piece onto the thick part of each dough triangle and roll the hot dog around the dough.
- Mix together the melted butter, garlic powder and herbs together. Brush onto the tops of each hot dog. Sprinkle each weiner with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Place ½ the batch or ⅓ (depending on the size of your air fryer) into the air fryer basket. Cook on 325 for 6-8 minutes, turning half way, until the tops are golden brown.
- Instructions (oven):
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line two 9×13 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cut each hot dog into three even pieces (if using a standard pack of 8 hot dogs). Skip if using cocktail weenies.
- Open a tube of crescent rolls and roll out the sheet of dough onto a cutting board. Cut on the perforated edges and then proceed to cut each triangle into three small triangles.
- Mix together the melted butter, garlic powder and herbs together. Brush onto the tops of each hot dog. Sprinkle each weiner with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Place the hotdog piece onto the thick part of each dough triangle and roll the hot dog around the dough. Place each hot dog onto the baking sheet in rows of three. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
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