Looking for a quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack? This pigs in a blanket recipe made with Pillsbury crescent rolls is your go-to solution—made even easier in the air fryer!
With just two ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you’ll have warm, golden bites ready in no time. Perfect for game day, parties, after school snacks or even dinner!
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Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 10 min | Air Fry: 12 min | Difficulty: Easy
What it is: Classic Pigs in a Blanket made with Pillsbury crescent rolls and your favorite cocktail franks. These Easy Appetizers are buttery, golden, and perfectly bite-sized for parties, game day, or easy family snacks.
Why you’ll love it: Quick to prepare with just two ingredients, kid-approved, and always a hit at gatherings. Great served with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.
How to make it: Wrap each mini hot dog in a small triangle of crescent roll dough and bake until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm for the best flavor.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How do you cut Crescent Rolls for Pigs in a Blanket?
- Recipe Tips the Help Me when Air Frying Food
- Recipe FAQ's
- How to Store, Freeze and Reheat
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Why You'll Love this Recipe
Need something quick and easy? This recipe comes together fast with just a few simple ingredients.
Love a shortcut? Using Pillsbury crescent rolls makes prep effortless and mess-free.
Feeding a crowd? These are always a hit at parties, game day, or family gatherings.
Short on time? The air fryer cooks them to golden perfection in minutes.
Looking for more Air Fryer Appetizers? Try my Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and even my Air Fryer Potato Skins. Yum!
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
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Ingredients You'll Need
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
- Hot dogs: For this recipe, I used Little Smokies, but you can easily swap in hot dogs by slicing them into thirds and wrap each piece in a strip of crescent roll dough.
- Pizza dough: Creates a chewier, breadier version.
- Biscuit dough: Offers a fluffier, more Southern-style twist.
- Cheese slices: Wrap a small strip of cheddar or American cheese around the hot dog before wrapping in dough. My husband LOVES this recipe with cheese!
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Sprinkle on top before baking for extra crunch and flavor.
- Want to make this recipe for the holidays? Try my Pigs in a Blanket Christmas Wreath Appetizer recipe.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Separate the crescent rolls at the perforations then slice each triangle of dough into 3 more.
Step 2: Wrap the cocktail sausage in the crescent dough starting at the wide end of the triangle.
How do you cut Crescent Rolls for Pigs in a Blanket?
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into the perforated triangles.
- Cut each triangle lengthwise into 2 or 3 strips depending on how much dough you want around each sausage. I like to use a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Roll each sausage starting from the wider end of the dough strip and roll toward the point for that classic "blanket" look.
Step 3: Place the pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket and brush with melted butter.
Step 4: Sprinkle the buttered dough with coarse salt.
Step 5: Air fry at 375°F for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Tips the Help Me when Air Frying Food
Don’t overcrowd the basket: Arrange the pigs in a blanket in a single layer with space between each one. This ensures they cook evenly and don’t stick together.
Check halfway through cooking: Every air fryer is a little different. Peek around the halfway mark to make sure they’re browning nicely and not overcooking.
Rotate if needed: If your air fryer cooks unevenly, gently flip or rotate them halfway through.
Recipe FAQ's
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Yes, you can use Pillsbury pie crust to make pigs in a blanket, but the texture will be flakier and more like a pastry. Just cut the dough into strips, wrap, and chill before baking or air frying to help them hold their shape.
Pigs in a blanket should bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and fully cooked. Keep an eye on them toward the end to prevent overbaking.
How to Store, Freeze and Reheat
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for best texture.
Freezer: Let them cool completely, then place in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw and Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes or in the oven until warmed through
More Recipes You'll Love!
You might like this recipe for Chili Cheese Pigs in a Blanket or my Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs. Try Pizza Dipping Sauce or Ranch Pizza Dip, honey mustard, cheese sauce, or spicy ketchup for fun additions.
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Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 13 ounces Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- kosher salt to garnish
Equipment
Method
- Remove the crescent rolls from the tube and lay out on a lightly floured surface. Separate at the perforated lines for each crescent roll, then with a sharp knife or pizza cutter divide each crescent roll into three triangles.
- Place the sausage at the wide end of the triangle and roll until you reach the end. Continue until you have finished using all your crescent roll triangles.
- Place your pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket. Air fryer baskets vary in size, so put as many as you can in your basket while leaving enough space for the crescent roll to expand.
- Brush melted butter over each pig in a blanket, focusing on the crescent roll. Add a sprinkle of kosher salt to each pig in a blanket.
- Cook at 375°F for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove and serve immediately while fresh. Serve with a dipping sauce such as ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch if desired.
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- Ensure foods reach a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Avoid cross-contamination by using separate utensils for raw and cooked food.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw ingredients, especially meat.
- Do not leave food at room temperature for extended periods.
- Monitor your air fryer while in use to prevent accidents.
- If the recipe calls for it, use oils with a high smoking point to avoid the release of harmful compounds.
- Keep your cooking area well-ventilated for optimal air circulation.
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