Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Ready in about 19 minutes.
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Cocktail sausages hugged in flaky, buttery pastry and baked until golden. The air fryer puffs the dough beautifully and crisps the base, making these the fastest crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Written for 6. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 20 cocktail sausages
- 1 sheet puff pastry or crescent dough
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp sesame or poppy seeds
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Spray oil
Method
- 1Cut the pastry into thin triangles or strips, one per sausage.
- 2Brush lightly with mustard if using, then roll each sausage in a strip of pastry.
- 3Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F and line the basket with perforated paper.
- 5Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- 6Rest 2 minutes and serve with ketchup or mustard.
Tips for the best results
- Keep the pastry cold until wrapping for the flakiest result.
- Space them out so the pastry crisps rather than steams.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer pigs in a blanket steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer pigs in a blanket?
A typical starting point is 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer pigs in a blanket ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer pigs in a blanket serve?
This recipe is written for 6. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.