Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Three ingredients and a few minutes of wrapping give you the snack that kids and adults both reach for first. Store-bought puff pastry turns crisp and flaky in the air fryer, and you can wrap the sausages the day before and keep them in the fridge or freezer until guests arrive.
Published
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Cook Time
- 20 mins
- Total Time
- 35 mins
- Servings
- 24 pigs in a blanket
How do you make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket?
Cut a thawed sheet of puff pastry into 24 strips about 2 cm (3/4 inch) wide. Wrap one strip around each fully cooked cocktail sausage, set them seam side down and brush with beaten egg. Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 8-10 minutes per batch, until puffed and golden. Serve warm with mustard or ketchup for dipping.
- Total time
- 35 mins
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 8 g
- Yield
- 24 pigs in a blanket
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Air frying
Ingredients
Equipment
Air fryer · Cutting board · Sharp knife or pizza cutter · Pastry brush · Parchment paper
Quick Directions
Cut the pastry
Unroll the cold puff pastry on a lightly floured board.
Wrap the sausages
Wrap a strip of pastry around the middle of each sausage, press the end to seal and set them seam side down on a parchment-lined tray.
Air fry
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
Serve
Cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve warm with mustard or ketchup for dipping.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed steps to make the perfect air fryer pigs in a blanket.
Cut the pastry
Unroll the cold puff pastry on a lightly floured board. Cut it into 24 strips about 2 cm (3/4 inch) wide and long enough to wrap once around a sausage with a small overlap. Work quickly; puff pastry rises best when it is still cold.
Wrap the sausages
Wrap a strip of pastry around the middle of each sausage, press the end to seal and set them seam side down on a parchment-lined tray. Brush the tops with egg wash, keeping it off the cut edges, and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
Air fry
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Arrange the pigs in a blanket seam side down in a single layer, leaving room for the pastry to puff, and air fry for 8-10 minutes per batch, until puffed and deep golden.
Serve
Cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve warm with mustard or ketchup for dipping.
Recipe Tips
- Use fully cooked sausages, sometimes sold as cocktail franks or smokies. If yours are sold raw, air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 12-14 minutes and check that the centre of one reaches 71°C (160°F).
- Pat the sausages dry before wrapping so the pastry sticks instead of sliding off.
- Keep egg wash off the cut edges of the pastry. It glues the layers together and stops them puffing.
- If the pastry gets soft and sticky while you wrap, chill the tray for 10-15 minutes before air frying.
Variations
- Cheesy: lay a thin strip of cheddar on each piece of pastry before wrapping.
- Honey mustard dip: stir 2 tbsp honey into 60 ml (1/4 cup) Dijon mustard.
- Everything spice: brush with egg and press the tops into everything bagel seasoning before air frying.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 300 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
Estimated from the listed ingredients; values vary by brand.
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Storing & Reheating
- Fridge
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Wrapped, uncooked pigs in a blanket keep, covered, in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Freezer
- Freeze wrapped, uncooked pigs in a blanket on a tray, then bag them for up to 1 month. Air fry from frozen at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the sausages are hot in the centre.
- Reheat
- Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 3-4 minutes until hot through and crisp.
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket FAQs
What are pigs in a blanket?
In North America, pigs in a blanket are small sausages wrapped in pastry or bread dough and baked. In the UK, the name usually means cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon. This recipe is the pastry version.
How long do pigs in a blanket take in the air fryer?
With fully cooked cocktail sausages and puff pastry, they take 8-10 minutes at 190°C (375°F). Frozen, uncooked ones take 12-15 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
Can I make pigs in a blanket ahead?
Yes. Wrap them up to 24 hours ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, or freeze them for up to 1 month. Brush with egg wash just before cooking.
Why did my puff pastry not puff?
Puff pastry needs to go into the heat cold. If it warms up and softens while you wrap, chill the tray for 10-15 minutes first. Egg wash on the cut edges can also glue the layers together.
Disclaimer
- Nutrition information is an estimate based on the listed ingredients. It changes with the brands, portion sizes and swaps you use.
- Read ingredient labels for allergens and for diet claims such as gluten-free or vegan. Products and their ingredients can change.
- Cooking times are a guide, since ovens, air fryers and slow cookers all run differently. Use a food thermometer and cook meat, poultry and fish to the safe internal temperatures in government food safety guidance.
- This recipe is general information, not medical or nutrition advice. If you have an allergy, a health condition or a special diet, check with a qualified health professional.
