Homemade Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
These homemade air fryer pigs in a blanket are an easy snack or appetizer. All you need is puff pastry and mini sausages, but you can add sesame seeds for that classic look. They're perfect for casual gatherings or game day.
Servings 12 wrapped sausages
Ingredients
- 12 mini sausages, also known as cocktail sausages or cocktail wieners
- 2.6 ounces puff pastry, thawed (approximately; about 1/3 of a standard sheet)
- 1 egg, whisked (optional)
- sesame seeds, optional topping
Instructions
- If needed, drain the mini sausages and pat them dry.12 mini sausages
- Unfold or gently roll out the puff pastry if needed.2.6 ounces puff pastry
- Cut the puff pastry into strips about ¾ inch (2 cm) wide. Then cut each strip into 3 equal pieces, each about 3-3.5 inches (7.5-9 cm) long.
- Wrap one piece of puff pastry around each mini sausage with a little overlap and gently press the seam together to seal. Place the wrapped sausages seam-side down on a plate. If using, brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.1 egg, sesame seeds
- Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
- Place the wrapped wieners in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between and air fry at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) for 8-10 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
- When done, remove the pigs in a blanket from the air fryer. Let them cool for a minute or two, then enjoy with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Pat the mini sausages dry before wrapping them in puff pastry. That helps the pastry stick better.
- The puff pastry strip should be narrower than the length of the sausages; otherwise, the sausages may pop out from one side of the expanding dough.
- You can use a small amount of egg wash to help seal the puff pastry where it’s overlapping.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, so the puff pastry can cook and brown evenly.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer and the thickness of the puff pastry.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
