These Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are quick to make (less than 30 minutes!) and utterly delicious. They work great as appetizers for gatherings or a tasty treat during snack time. This recipe is made with flakey crescent rolls and flavorful sausage, which is great for kids, adults, and everyone in between!
This yummy air fryer pigs in a blanket is great for picky eaters since it mimics hot dogs! Each bite offers a spicy, sweet flavor packed into a buttery crescent roll. The best part about these air fryer pigs in a blanket with hot dogs is they only take 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer.
I use Dijon mustard in this recipe but don’t worry if you aren’t a fan. I have found The 10 Best Substitutes for Dijon Mustard.
Use any leftover sausage from this dish to make tasty recipes like Smoked Sausage and Fried Cabbage, Sausage Gnocchi with Creamy Tomato Sauce & Spinach, or Bisquick Sausage Balls.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 6 ingredients – These air fryer pigs in a blanket are made with a few ingredients, and most are likely already in your kitchen.
- Flavorful – The combination of dijon, brown sugar, and everything bagel seasoning helps provide a delicious taste to each bite.
- Simple – These air fryer pigs in a blanket crescent rolls only require a few ingredients and kitchen tools/appliances.
- Easy – The quick prep time for this snack and minimal ingredients/tools make this a beginner-friendly recipe.
- Quick – This tasty recipe comes together in about 20 minutes, making it a great quick snack or appetizer option.
- Great appetizer for get-togethers – Since these pigs in a blanket come together quickly, they make great appetizers for gatherings.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Sausage: I prefer to use a spicy smoked sausage, like jalapeño cheddar, for this recipe because it pairs well with the brown sugar to create a sweet and spicy sausage roll. However, you can use any kind of sausage you prefer for this air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Quick Overview
- Slice the sausages.
- Roll the sausages in the crescent.
- Add glaze to the rolls.
- Air fry.
Step by Step Instructions
Use smaller sausages or cut each sausage in half to create proportionate pigs in a blanket.
Step 1: Cut each sausage in half lengthwise and crosswise creating 4 pieces per link (16 total).
Step 2: Unroll all of the crescents. Place one of the crescent triangle on a plate or cutting board.
Step 3: Place the sausage on the widest side.
Step 4: Roll the sausage towards the narrow end of the triangle. (See photos above.)
Use parchment paper to help prevent the rolls from sticking to the air fryer basket.
Step 5: Tuck the ends of the crescent roll in. Repeat with the remaining sausages.
Step 6: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, mustard, and everything bagel seasoning.
Step 7: Place a piece of parchment paper in your air fryer basket. Place about 6 or so rolls on the parchment paper so they are not touching. Brush generously with the glaze.
Step 8: Air fry at 310 degrees for 10-12 minutes, checking them after about 8 minutes. Flip if the tops are getting too brown.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Garnish these air fryer pigs in a blanket with extra everything bagel seasoning, fresh parsley, or garlic butter.
I love serving these tasty pigs in a blanket with a yummy dipping sauce for extra flavor. Here are a few ideas:
Expert Tips
- Every air fryer cooks differently, so be sure to check the pigs in a blanket. Like most air fryer recipes, the pigs in a blanket air fryer time will vary depending on your appliance. Check them around the six-minute mark and see if they need additional time. When ready, the crescent rolls should be golden brown and fully cooked (not doughy).
- Use flavorful sausage. Since this air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe is so simple, it’s important to use flavorful sausage to provide a bold taste. You can use any sausage flavor, from spicy to sweet, with this recipe.
- Don’t skip the glaze. Besides the sausage, the glaze adds quite a bit of flavor to this dish. Skipping the glaze means you’ll be missing out on the spicy, sweet, buttery taste.
Additions & Variations
- Try different flavors or types of sausage – If you don’t want to use pork sausage, you can also use chicken or turkey sausage. Don’t be afraid to try different sausage flavors for this air fryer pigs in a blanket dish.
- Use sauces for extra flavor – Serve these pigs in a blanket alongside dipping sauce for additional flavor. You can serve them with anything from ketchup to a spicy aioli.
- Try this recipe with puff pastry – If you can’t find crescent rolls at the store, you can use puff pastry instead. It offers a flakier texture than crescents. Puff pastry typically comes in sheets, which you can slice diagonally to create triangles for this recipe. Once sliced, follow the above recipe as noted. There are typically two puff pastry slices per box (equal to four crescent rolls). Use four boxes to replace two cans of crescent rolls.
Recipe FAQs
Follow the steps above to create air fryer pigs in a blanket. In summary, you’ll need to wrap sausage halves in crescent rolls, add seasoning, and cook for about 10 minutes in the air fryer.
Place them on parchment paper in the air fryer with sufficient space between them. Then, air fry frozen pigs in a blanket for about 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
If your crescent dogs are soggy, you may have used sausages, which have more liquid. To prevent this issue in the future, dry off each hot dog or sausage before rolling them in the crescent dough.
For most recipes, you’ll want to set the pigs in a blanket air fryer temperature to 350F. This temperature will depend on the machine you use, as you may need to adjust it up to 400F.
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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces (4 links) sausage*
- 2 8- count tubes crescent rolls
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Cut each sausage in half lengthwise and crosswise creating 4 pieces per link (16 total).16 ounces (4 links) sausage*
- Unroll all of the crescents. Place one of the crescent triangle on a plate or cutting board.2 8- count tubes crescent rolls
- Place the sausage on the widest side.
- Roll the sausage towards the narrow end of the triangle. (See photos above.)
- Tuck the ends of the crescent roll in. Repeat with the remaining sausages.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, mustard, and everything bagel seasoning.6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- Place a piece of parchment paper in your air fryer basket. Place about 6 or so rolls on the parchment paper so they are not touching. Brush generously with the glaze.
- Air fry at 310 degrees for 10-12 minutes, checking them after about 8 minutes. Flip if the tops are getting too brown.
Notes
- Sausage: I prefer to use a spicy smoked sausage, like jalapeño cheddar, for this recipe because it pairs well with the brown sugar to create a sweet and spicy sausage roll. However, you can use any kind of sausage you prefer for this air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe.
- Every air fryer cooks differently, so be sure to check the pigs in a blanket. Like most air fryer recipes, the pigs in a blanket air fryer time will vary depending on your appliance. Check them around the six-minute mark and see if they need additional time. When ready, the crescent rolls should be golden brown and fully cooked (not doughy).
- Use flavorful sausage. Since this air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe is so simple, it’s important to use flavorful sausage to provide a bold taste. You can use any sausage flavor, from spicy to sweet, with this recipe.
- Don’t skip the glaze. Besides the sausage, the glaze adds quite a bit of flavor to this dish. Skipping the glaze means you’ll be missing out on the spicy, sweet, buttery taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tried this appetizer last night and it was the hit of the party!
You are right – the glaze is everything ?
Used a honey mustard dipping sauce – but the โpigsโ were perfect as is.
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Yes the glaze is my favorite!!
We made these in traditional oven and came out great! The glaze is amazing and next time we’ll add the dipping sauce.
These are just perfect for entertaining – easy to put together and so delicious. A recipe to enjoy whilst watching a sports match or with a nice drink ๐
I used some jalepeno brats and they came out awesome! This is a grown-up version of pigs in a blanket and oh so good!
Enjoyed these with dinner last night and they were a hit all around the table! Easy, fun and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!