Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
My Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket recipe is everything you want in a classic appetizer; quick, easy, and cooked to golden brown perfection in just minutes. I’ve taken this simple recipe and made it even better by using the air fryer, which means less mess, faster cook time, and buttery crescent dough that crisps up like a dream.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 351kcal
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crescent rolls
- 13 ounces Lit’l Smokies smoked sausage
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- Kosher salt for garnish
Instructions
- Unroll the crescent rolls on a lightly floured surface.8 ounces crescent rolls
- Separate along the perforated lines to create individual triangles.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide each triangle into three smaller triangles.
- Place a Lit’l Smokie at the short end of each triangle.13 ounces Lit’l Smokies smoked sausage
- Roll the sausage up until you reach the pointed end of the triangle.
- Repeat for the remaining sausages and crescent roll triangles.
- Place the wrapped sausages into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one for the rolls to expand.
- Brush each pig in a blanket with melted butter, focusing on the crescent roll.2 Tablespoons butter
- Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.Kosher salt
- Air fry at 375°F for about 8 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pigs in a blanket from the air fryer and serve immediately. Best served with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ketchup, barbecue sauce, ranch, mustard, or more!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 117mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg