Can I add cheese to these air fryer pigs in a blanket?

We love cheese, too, but found in testing that the cheese doesn’t stay inside the little wrapped dogs. It oozes out into the air fryer. For that reason and if you are looking to add cheese, we suggest immediately topping the hot-from-the-air-fryer pigs in a blanket with small slices of cheese.

How do I cook these in the oven?

Our pigs in a blanket recipe is the same recipe but made for the oven. It makes 48 pigs in a blanket but easily can be halved.

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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Name: Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count); 24 cocktail-size smoked link sausages or hot dogs (14-oz package)

Prep time:10 min
Total time:20 min
Ingredients:2
Servings:24
Calories per serving:60

By Pillsbury Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 06/03/2025

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Prep time:10 min
Total time:20 min
Ingredients:2
Servings:24
Calories per serving:60

Are air fryer pigs in a blanket a satisfying snack, an irresistible appetizer, or dinner you can eat with your fingers? They’re all three! Pigs in a blanket are sausages baked in a cozy wrapping of flaky pastry—or sometimes breakfast sausages wrapped in pancakes—and have been loved by families for decades. Ours are made easy and delicious using Pillsbury™ crescent dough, and they’re something everyone can raise their forks to.

Since our original snack-size crescent dog recipe appeared over 25 years ago, our fans can’t get enough, and we’ve listened! We’ve been getting into the kitchen to create even more ways to enjoy crescent-wrapped pigs in a blanket, including this popular air fryer version.

How to Make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Here are our best tips to create mini pigs in a blanket in the air fryer.

1. Line Air Fryer with Parchment Paper

We’ve found that placing parchment paper in the bottom of your air fryer makes clean up a breeze and keeps the dough from sticking to the basket.

2. Cut Dough into Narrow Triangles

Narrow triangles of dough are the perfect size for wrapping the tiny sausages. Use a small knife or a pizza cutter to quickly cut.

3. Wrapping the Sausages

Start with the shortest side of the crescent dough triangle, and roll the sausage up toward the point to neatly cover all but the ends of the sausage with dough.

4. Cook the Pigs in a Blanket

Cook half of the pigs in a blanket at a time, so your air fryer basket isn’t completely full, allowing air to circulate and evenly cook the mini pigs in a blanket. An evenly golden-brown crescent dough color indicates when to turn them over and when they are done.

How to Serve Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

This versatile, kid-friendly recipe can be used for snacks, an appetizer, or even dinner.

Snack: Enjoy a few mini pigs in a blanket with apple slices and a glass of milk.

Appetizer: Create an easy appetizer spread by serving them with a few dips and simple recipes. We are partial to cream cheese ranch dip or serve along with our veggie pizza.

Dinner: Need a meal on the go? Pair these with grapes, cheese sticks, cut-up carrots, and sliced cucumbers for a supper that’s ready when you are.

How to Store Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

For the most tender, flaky crescents, it’s optimal to make these bite-size pigs in a blanket right before you plan to enjoy them. With storage, the crescents pick up moisture from the sausages, which makes them more tough rather than flaky and tender, and reheated crescent dogs tend to be drier.

Refrigerator

Wrap cooled leftover pigs in a blanket tightly on a plate, in an airtight container, or resealable food storage bag, and store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheating

Place desired number of mini pigs in a blanket on a microwavable plate and cover loosely. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or just until heated through.

We do not recommend freezing air fryer pigs in a blanket (baked or unbaked), because the crescent dough texture does not hold up well when frozen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Prep time:10 min
Total time:20 min
Ingredients:2
Servings:24
Calories per serving:60

Ingredient

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
24 cocktail-size smoked link sausages or hot dogs (14-oz package)

Instructions

Step 1
Cut an 8-inch round of cooking parchment paper. Place in bottom of air fryer basket.

Step 2
Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.

Step 3
Place sausage on shortest side of each triangle. Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point; place 12 wrapped sausages point side down on parchment in air fryer basket.

Step 4
Set air fryer to 325°F; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crescent tops are light brown. With tongs, turn crescent dogs over; bake an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from air fryer. Repeat with remaining 12 wrapped sausages. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

Air fryer temperature control settings vary according to brand and model. If your air fryer does not have the exact temperature setting called for in the recipe, consult your manual for suggested temperature settings.
Our recipes do not call for preheating your air fryer. Just set the temperature, and start. Never preheat with parchment paper alone.
To save time, prep 12 pigs in a blanket, and place in the air fryer. While they are cooking, prep the remaining 12.
Making the pigs in a blanket in two batches gives enough space for each one to cook without touching, so each crescent can cook through to golden brown goodness. If you have a smaller air fryer, cook in more batches.
Serve pigs in a blanket with ketchup, horseradish sauce, chili sauce, or mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
60
Total Fat
4&½g
Protein
1g
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Sugars
1g

Servings: 24

Serving Size: 1 Mini Crescent Dog

Amount Per Serving Calories : 60

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	4&½g	7%
Saturated Fat	1&½g	8%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	1&½g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	0g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	160mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate	4g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	1g	% Value Not Available
Protein	1g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	0%
Calcium	Value Not Available	0%
Iron	Value Not Available	0%
Potassium	20mg	1%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	0%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	2%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	0%
Niacin	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	0%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	0%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	0%
Zinc	Value Not Available	0%
Manganese	Value Not Available	0%
Selenium	Value Not Available	0%
Copper	Value Not Available	0%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch 0,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate ½,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 0,
Very Lean Meat 0,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 1,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 0c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
Dairy 0c,
Fats & Oils 0tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice0

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