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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

WRITER BYCassie
POSTEDFebruary 15, 2020
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These crowd-pleasing Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are so quick and easy to prepare.  All you need is 3 ingredients and 10 minutes.  Perfect for game day or a tasty snack! 

pigs in a blanket on a wooden serving board.

It's hard to find an easier and more widely loved appetiser than pigs in a blanket.  They're an absolute must for children's birthday parties, game days or just an easy snack to keep in the freezer for when the mood strikes.

The best news?  They're made even better when cooked in the air fryer.  The outer puff pastry gets crispy and golden and they cook in almost half the time.  I don't know about you but when it comes to delicious snacks I'd rather have them on my plate as soon as possible.

I like to wrap the "blankets" around the mini hotdogs (or cheerios as we call them in Australia) in a diamond shape because I think it looks nicer.  But if you want to wrap the pastry more traditionally around the hotdog you can.  I don't make the pastry wrapping rules!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE...

  • Quick and easy
  • Great game day snack that's ready in no time
  • Pigs in a blanket are better in the air fryer - FACT

New to air frying?  Be sure to get your free printable Air Fryer Cooking Chart filled with cooking times & temperatures for all your favourite foods, plus tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your air fryer.

pigs in a blanket on a wooden serving board.


INGREDIENTS

recipe ingredients oon top of a wooden serving board.

Here's what you'll need to make pigs in a blanket in your air fryer (full measurements listed in the recipe card below)...

  • Mini Hotdogs / Cocktail Frankfurts - we call them "cheerios" in Australia.  Or you can just cut regular hotdogs into half, or use little smokies cocktail wieners.
  • Frozen Puff Pastry Sheet - or make your own.  You could also use crescent rolls.
  • Egg

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut puff pastry sheet into 9 even squares.  Place a mini hotdog / cocktail frankfurt diagonally across a square of pastry, then roll the pastry to wrap around the hotdog.

cocktail frankfurt laid on top of a piece of puff pastry.

Brush pastry with egg wash.  Repeat with remaining ingredients.

cocktail frankfurts wrapped in puff pastry on a plate.

Place the pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket, then cook on 200C / 390F for 7-10 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through.  Serve immediately with your favourite sauce.

cocktail frankfurts wrapped in puff pastry in an air fryer basket.
pigs in a blanket in an air fryer basket.

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE

  • Keep a close eye the first time you make these in your air fryer, as cooking time can vary.  Check in on them around 5 minutes and see how they are progressing.  They are done when the puff pastry is golden brown.
  • Depending on how big your air fryer is, you may need to cook these in batches.
  • Feel free to double, triple etc the recipe for how many people you are feeding.  The recipe as is would be good shared between 3 people.
  • Can't find mini hot dogs?  Cut regular hotdogs in half.
  • Don't have an air fryer?  Make these puffy dogs in the oven instead.
  • STORING -  Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.  You can also freeze for several months.  Simply reheat in the air fryer until cooked through.
pigs in a blanket on a baking tray.

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RECIPE

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

These crowd-pleasing Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are so quick and easy to prepare.  All you need is 3 ingredients and 10 minutes.  Perfect for game day or a tasty snack! 

5 Stars (3 Reviews)

servings

9

Scale

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Cut puff pastry sheet into 9 even squares.  Place a mini hotdog / cocktail frankfurt diagonally across a square of pastry, then roll the pastry to wrap around the hotdog.  Brush pastry with egg wash.  Repeat with remaining ingredients.  

2

Place the pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket, then cook on 200C / 390F for 7-10 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through.  Serve immediately with your favourite sauce.   

Notes
  • Keep a close eye the first time you make these in your air fryer, as cooking time can vary.  Check in on them around 5 minutes and see how they are progressing.  They are done when the puff pastry is golden brown.  
  • Depending on how big your air fryer is, you may need to cook these in batches.  
  • Feel free to double, triple etc the recipe for how many people you are feeding.  The recipe as is would be good shared between 3 people.  
  • Can't find mini hot dogs?  Cut regular hotdogs in half.  
  • Don't have an air fryer?  Make these puffy dogs in the oven instead.  
  • STORING -  Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.  You can also freeze for several months.  Simply reheat in the air fryer until cooked through.  

Did you make this? Tell us about it!

Nutrition Facts

Servings:9
Serving Size:1

Amount Per Serving:

calories

207kcal

carbohydrates

4g

protein

7g

fat

16g

saturated fat

6g

polyunsaturated fat

8g

cholesterol

69mg

sodium

433mg

sugar

2g

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2 comments & reviews

Teresa Chamberlain-Spradlin

Teresa Chamberlain-Spradlin

July 8, 2020

I have an oven air fryer. I cant find the manual. My oven is an "Elite" brand. Do you have access to this type of manual? And is it as simple as just place the item to cook on my oven rack instead of a "basket" ?

Cassie

Cassie

July 8, 2020

Hey Teresa - I don't have the Elite brand air fryer but I do have an oven air fryer and you do just place the food on the rack 🙂

Hayley

Hayley

August 15, 2022

Made this recipe for my sisters baby shower and they were an absolute hit. My kids love them, they're now something I make weekly.

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