Looking for the perfect easy football snack or party food that can be made in your air fryer? These Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for easy party food. Everything bagel pigs in a blanket.
Pigs in the blanket is a classic party snack and it’s so easy to make. Now you can make it in your Air Fryer when the oven is busy or in a quicker way. Pigs in the blanket are perfect for parties, BBQs, football games, potlucks, charcuterie boards, and more.
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
To make the classic pigs in a blanket all you’ll need is crescent dough and lil smokies, but we’re giving ours a little kick with some everything bagel seasoning. The seasoning it totally optional and can be left off, but I think it gives it a fancier look.
Pigs in a Blanket FAQ
Can I put pigs in blankets in an air fryer?
Yes, you can! Cook them at 300 degrees for about 5 minutes.
Are pigs in a blanket good the next day?
Yes, they are. They can be reheated in the microwave, oven, or air fryer. To reheat follow the same directions as when you made them until warmed. Or pop them in the microwave, but the crescent dough can become soggy in the microwave.
How long will pigs in blankets keep in the fridge?
About 3 days.
How to Make Pigs in a Blanket Air Fryer
Here’s what you’ll need to make pigs in a blanket
48 Cocktail Franks
2 Packages of Crescent Roll Dough
2 Tbsp Butter, Melted
1 Tbsp Everything Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
How to Make Pigs in the Blanket Air Fryer
Remove the cocktail franks from the packaging and pat them dry.
Open the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle into 3 strips.
Roll a cocktail frank in a strip on the crescent roll dough starting from the wider side of the dough. The tip of the dough should be tucked underneath. Repeat with the remaining cocktail franks/crescent rolls.
Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray, add in some of the pigs in a blanket leaving about ½ inch of space between each one. Brush on some melted butter and sprinkle them with some everything seasoning.
Cook them at 300℉ in the air fryer (no need to preheat) for 5 minutes until golden and fluffy. Repeat with the remaining pigs in a blanket
Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, and relish for dipping. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Use an Air Fryer liner to keep food from sticking and it helps to make cleanup easier. I love these!
Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer. The microwave can make the crescent rolls soggy.
Substitutes for everything seasoning: Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, freeze-dried chives, dried parsley, coarse sea salt, black pepper, or garlic herb seasoning.
You can use a beaten egg in place of the butter.
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
How to make pigs in a blanket in the Air Fryer for an easy and delicious game day appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
- 48 Cocktail Franks
- 2 Packages Crescent Roll Dough
- 2 Tbsp Butter, Melted (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Everything Seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Remove the cocktail franks from the packaging and pat them dry.
Open the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle into 3 strips.
Roll a cocktail frank in a strip on the crescent roll dough starting from the wider side of the dough. The tip of the dough should be tucked underneath. Repeat with the remaining cocktail franks/crescent rolls.
Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and add in some of the pigs in a blanket leaving about ½ inch of space between each one. Brush on some melted butter and sprinkle them with some everything seasoning. Cook them at 300℉ in the air fryer (no need to preheat) for 5 minutes until golden and fluffy.
Repeat with the remaining pigs in a blanket
Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, and relish for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Substitutes for everything seasoning: Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, freeze-dried chives, dried parsley, coarse sea salt, and black pepper.
You can use a beaten egg in place of the butter.