How to Air Fry Pigs in Blankets

Wrap cocktail sausages, mini hot dogs, or small sausages in strips of crescent roll dough or puff pastry. Press the seam side down. Brush with an egg wash for a shiny golden finish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning if desired.

Place seam-side down in the basket with space between each piece. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes. The pastry should be deep golden-brown and the sausage hot throughout. Verify the sausage reaches 165°F (74°C).

Frozen pre-made pigs in blankets can be air fried at 375°F for 12–15 minutes from frozen, flipping halfway through, until golden and heated through.

Serve with mustard, ketchup, hot honey, or a Worcestershire-spiked dipping sauce. These are classic party appetizers and can be kept warm in a 250°F oven for up to 20 minutes after air frying.

What temperature for air fryer pigs in blankets?

Air fry pigs in blankets at 375°F (190°C). This temperature cooks the crescent or puff pastry wrapping golden and flaky while heating the cocktail sausage inside fully through.

How long to cook pigs in blankets in air fryer?

Air fry pigs in blankets for 10–12 minutes at 375°F. They are done when the pastry is golden brown and puffed and the sausage inside is heated through. Check at 10 minutes — thinner-wrapped versions can finish early.

Tips for air fryer pigs in blankets?

Stretch the pastry slightly when wrapping so it covers the sausage snugly — loose wrapping unravels during cooking. Place seam-side down in the basket and avoid flipping until the pastry has set (about 7–8 minutes). Brush with egg wash before cooking for a deeper golden color.