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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Appetizer Recipes » Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    Published: January 24, 2022 / Updated: January 16, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

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    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket with text overlay
    air fryer pigs in a blanket on white platter with text overlay.

    Made with just two ingredients in about 20 minutes, these Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are yummy everyday appetizers. These are especially great served up for Game Day. They're bite-size finger foods that are always a crowd pleaser!

    dozens of Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket stacked on top of a white plate.

    No matter what the decade, pigs in a blanket are an American football food staple. Always a crowd pleaser, these little bite-sized appetizers are a great choice for almost any gathering!

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🍖 What are Pigs in a Blanket?
    • 🥐 Two ingredient recipe!
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • ⏲ Kitchen tools and equipment
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🏈 More air fryer game day recipes
    • Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    🌟 Why you'll love this recipe

    • You only need TWO ingredients to make this appetizer!
    • These only take about 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer.
    • The ultimate finger food, these are easy grab-and-eat snacks made for parties. No forks required!
    • This is a budget-friendly recipe. With only two ingredients, you can make 24 bite-size appetizers for less than $10!

    🍖 What are Pigs in a Blanket?

    dozens of Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket on a plate with side of mustard on a red and white napkin.

    Back in the 1600s, laborers used to wrap their meat in dough and bring them to work for lunch.

    Pigs in a Blanket are also known by a few other names. In Scotland and parts of England, some people call them Kilted Sausages, which are traditionally served at Christmas dinner.

    In the UK, Pigs in a Blanket sometimes refers to small sausages wrapped in bacon, instead of small sausages wrapped in dough.

    They became more popular in the United States around the 1950s and 1960s, when they were one of the hottest party appetizers. And this classic party dish is still beloved today!

    🥐 Two ingredient recipe!

    2 ingredients to make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket on a bright blue background.

    This awesome crowd-pleasing recipe only requires TWO ingredients!

    Crescent roll dough - You'll need one 8-ounce can/tube of refrigerated crescent roll dough.

    Lil' smokies - make sure you buy the pre-cooked 14-ounce bag of lil' smokies.

    That's it! Such an awesome budget-friendly party appetizer!

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Line the bottom of your air fryer basket/tray(s) with parchment paper OR spray with non-aerosol oil spray.

    cutting crescent dough
    sliced dough triangle into three

    Remove the crescent roll dough from the can/tube and unroll. It should be pre-cut into 8 triangles.

    Cut each of those 8 triangles into 3 thin triangles (see pic in post for example), ending up with 24 thin triangles total.

    sausage at end of dough
    rolling up sausage in crescent dough
    rolled up pigs in a blanket ready to air fry

    Place a sausage at the wide end of one of the triangles and roll up to the tip, gently pressing the dough to seal.

    Place the rolled up sausage onto the prepared air fryer basket/tray and repeat with the remaining sausages and dough triangles until they are all rolled up.

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket in air fryer basket
    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    Air Fry at 325°F for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip over and air fry on the other side for 3 to 4 more minutes, just until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    dozens of Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket stacked on top of a white plate.
    Are lil' smokies already cooked?

    Most of the lil' smokies you find in the grocery store come pre-cooked, and taste best when heated up (like in this recipe). Make sure the package you buy says "pre-cooked" or "cooked" on the label.

    What are little smokies made of?

    According to Hillshire Farms, their lil' smokies are made of pork, chicken, water, and corn syrup. Plus, less than 2% of several other ingredients like salt and beef stock.

    What's the best way to store leftovers?

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.

    ⏲ Kitchen tools and equipment

    Ninja Foodi Air Fryer set to 325 degrees for 4 minutes.

    For this recipe, you just need a few basic kitchen tools:

    Air fryer - I make these in my Ninja Foodi XL Deluxe Pressure Cooker, using the Air Crisp mode. You can make these in any other basket style air fryer or tray style air fryer.

    Cutting board and knife - You'll need a sturdy cutting board and sharp knife.

    Tongs - A pair of kitchen tongs makes it easy to place and remove the pigs in a blanket into and from the air fryer basket/tray.

    Parchment paper - Cut out parchment paper to fit at the bottom of your air fryer basket/tray.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    a hand dipping Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket into mustard on a red and white napkin with several pigs-in-a-blanket on a plate.

    These appetizers are delicious when dipped into some stone ground mustard.

    Air fryer pigs in a blanket make for fun, yummy appetizers that go best with a buffet table. Serve them alongside:

    • Tex-Mex Vegetarian Sheet Pan Nachos
    • Filipino Macaroni Salad
    • Soft Pretzel Bites
    • Veggies and crackers served with Dairy-Free Spinach Dip and Smoked Salmon Artichoke Dip
    • Antipasto Skewers

    🏈 More air fryer game day recipes

    • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Loaded Nachos
    • Buffalo Chicken Bites
    • Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
    • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken: Make Once, Eat Twice Recipe
    • Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
    • Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
    • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    air fryer pigs in a blanket on white platter.

    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These 2-ingredient appetizers are perfect for Game Day!
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 89kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 can (8 ounces) crescent rolls (8 rolls)
    • 1 package (14 ounces) pre-cooked lil' smokie sausages

    Instructions

    • Line the bottom of your air fryer basket/tray(s) with parchment paper OR spray with non-aerosol oil spray.
    • Remove the crescent roll dough from the can/tube and unroll. It should be pre-cut into 8 triangles. Cut each of those 8 triangles into 3 thin triangles (see pic in post for example), ending up with 24 thin triangles total.
    • Place a sausage at the wide end of one of the triangles and roll up to the tip, gently pressing the dough to seal. Place the rolled up sausage onto the prepared air fryer basket/tray and repeat with the remaining sausages and dough triangles until they are all rolled up.
    • Air Fry at 325°F for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip over and air fry on the other side for 3 to 4 more minutes, just until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

    Notes

    Makes 24 total
    Air frying tip: Make sure you don't overcrowd the air fryer basket/tray, and give each piece room around so that the dough can cook properly. You may need to work in batches, depending on your air fryer.
    Storage tip: allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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