Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

These air fryer pigs in a blanket are one of the easiest snacks you can make. Crispy, golden, and ready in under 10 minutes.

They’re perfect for game day, a quick appetizer, or honestly just a random Tuesday when you want something tasty without much effort.

The garlic butter and everything bagel seasoning on top take them to a whole new level. Way better than the plain version you might remember from childhood.

All you need is crescent roll dough, mini sausages, and a few simple seasonings. Nothing fancy, nothing hard to find.

The air fryer gets the dough perfectly puffed and flaky every time, and way faster than using your oven. Let me show you how to make them.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ready in Under 15 Minutes – From wrapping the smokies to pulling them out golden and flaky, the whole thing takes about 10 to 12 minutes, which makes these perfect for a quick snack or last-minute appetizer.

Garlic Butter Brush Makes All the Difference – That simple mix of melted butter and garlic powder brushed on before cooking gives each little pig in a blanket a rich, buttery flavor that you won’t get from a plain oven-baked version.

The Air Fryer Makes Them Extra Crispy – Unlike the oven where the bottoms can get soggy, the air fryer circulates hot air all around each piece so you get evenly golden, perfectly flaky dough every single time.

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 oz) Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
• 24 Cocktail Smokies (mini sausages)
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
• Yellow Mustard, for dipping
• Ketchup, for dipping

How to Make

Step 1

Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 thin strips.

Step 2

Wrap each cocktail smokie tightly with one strip of dough, pinching the seam to seal.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush each wrapped smokie with the garlic butter and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Arrange the pigs in a blanket in the air fryer basket in a single layer with a little space between each. Cook at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is puffed, golden, and flaky.

Step 6

Serve hot with mustard and ketchup for dipping.

Tips

Don’t Skip Pinching the Seams

When you wrap each smokie with the dough strip, make sure you press and pinch the end of the dough into itself so it sticks. If you skip this step, the dough will unravel while cooking in the air fryer because the hot circulating air likes to peel things apart.

A good trick is to place the seam side down when you set them in the air fryer basket. The weight of the smokie pressing down on the seam helps keep it sealed while it cooks.

Give Them Space in the Basket

You probably won’t fit all 24 in one batch, and that’s totally fine. The crescent dough puffs up a lot as it cooks, so if they’re touching or crowded together, the sides won’t get golden and crispy. They’ll end up soft and doughy where they were pressed against each other.

Lay them out in a single layer with a little gap between each one. You’ll likely need to do two or three batches depending on the size of your air fryer. It’s worth the extra few minutes to get them all evenly cooked.

Brush the Butter On Right Before Cooking

Mix your melted butter and garlic powder together, then brush it on the wrapped smokies just before they go into the air fryer. If you do it too far ahead of time, the butter soaks into the raw dough and makes it soggy instead of helping it crisp up.

Use a pastry brush or even a small spoon to dab it on. You want a thin, even coat – not so much that it’s dripping off. A little goes a long way here.

Same goes for the everything bagel seasoning. Sprinkle it on right after the butter so it sticks nicely. If you wait until the butter dries, the seasoning will just fall off.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe?

Yes, a quick 2-minute preheat at 350°F helps the dough start puffing right away and gives you an even golden color all around. Skipping it can lead to uneven cooking where some spots are doughy while others are overdone.

Most air fryers only need a couple of minutes to preheat, so it’s a small step that makes a big difference in how the crescent dough turns out.