Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are made with hot dogs and crescent roll dough and cook in just 5 minutes at 350°F. They come out golden brown, crispy on the outside, and are perfect for a quick snack, lunch, or game day appetizer.
This easy recipe uses full-size hot dogs and crescent roll dough for the best results. No flipping is required, and they’re ready in about 10 minutes from start to finish.
If you love quick air fryer snacks, try my Air Fryer Fish Sticks or Loaded Potato Skins in the Air Fryer.
How Long Do You Cook Pigs in a Blanket in the Air Fryer?
Air fryer pigs in a blanket cook at 350°F for about 5 minutes. They are done when the crescent dough is golden brown and the hot dog is heated through.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- With about 5 minutes prep time and 5 minutes cook time you can whip up a batch in about 10 minutes!
- They make the perfect game day snack.
- Air-fried pigs in a blanket make the perfect easy snack or lunch.
- It is an easy recipe that is great for kids, and adults too!
- Air frying pigs in a blanket takes less time than making them in the conventional oven.
Ingredient Notes
- Crescent Roll Dough: I prefer crescent dough sheets because they don’t have perforations to seal, but regular crescent rolls work too.
- Hot Dogs: I like to use the plumpest ones I can find at the store.
- Condiments for Dipping: Our favorite dipping sauces are ketchup and mustard mostly, see below for dipping sauce ideas.
How to Make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
- Roll out the crescent roll sheet on a cutting board. If using the actual crescent rolls do not pull them apart instead pinch the perforations together. Using a pizza cutter slice the sheet along the narrow end in about 1 ½ inch strips.
- Pat the wieners dry with paper towels. Wrap one strip of dough around each hot dog by starting at one end and spiraling the dough around it. Gently press the dough so it closes any gaps and is around the hot dog as evenly as possible.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray where you are going to put the parchment paper (you can skip this step if desired, see note in the tips section below). Cut parchment paper strips a little bit bigger than the wrapped hot dog and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry on 350° for 5 minutes or until they are golden brown and the hot dog is hot.
Tips
- If using crescent rolls (and not crescent sheets) you will need to pinch the perforations together.
- Be sure to pat the hot dogs dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Cut the dough into narrow strips so it cooks at the same rate as the hot dog.
- Pigs in a blanket need to be placed in the air fryer basket in a single layer and leaving a bit of space between them. I cook 4 at a time.
- I spray the inside of the basket with a small amount of cooking spray where I am putting the parchment paper so it will not move around while I am putting the wrapped hot dog in. You can skip this step if you want, my parchment paper kept rolling up on me and was annoying.
- This recipe uses full size hot dogs and not mini hotdogs, cocktail franks or mini sausage. The cook time on those will be different.
Substitutions & Variations
You can use pizza dough if you can’t find crescents.
I do not recommend using puff pastry dough for this particular recipe because it is different than buttery crescent rolls and I don’t know how long it takes to cook.
You can use cheese hot dogs to make cheesy pigs in a blanket.
Brush the tops of the pigs in a blanket with melted butter and sprinkle with bagel seasoning or other seasoning blends.
Dipping Sauce Ideas for Pigs in a Blanket
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Honey Mustard
- BBQ sauce
- Cheese Sauce (or nacho cheese sauce for a little spice)
- Ranch Dressing
- Chili Sauce
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Pop them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to warm them up.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes or microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Looking for another easy air fryer appetizer? Try my Homemade Ground Beef Taquitos.
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5-Minute Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 package hot dogs
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Roll out the crescent roll sheet on a cutting board. If using the actual crescent rolls do not pull them apart instead pinch the perforations together. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife slice the sheet along the narrow end in about 1 ½" strips.1 can crescent roll dough
- Pat the wieners dry with paper towels.1 package hot dogs
- Wrap one strip of dough around each hot dog by starting at one end and spiraling the dough around it. Gently press the dough so it closes any gaps and is around the hot dog as evenly as possible.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray where you are going to put the parchment paper (you can skip this step if desired, see note in the tips section below). Cut parchment paper strips a little bit bigger than the wrapped hot dog and place them in the air fryer basket.cooking spray
- Air fry on 350° for 5 minutes or until they are golden brown and the hot dog is hot.
About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.