One of my favorite party foods is always pigs in a blanket. Who can resist tiny hot dogs, soft dough, and poppable bites? If you want to make things even easier on yourself, these air fryer frozen pigs in a blanket are the way to go. Theyโre ready to eat in 10 minutes or less!
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
Save yourself the trouble of wrapping your cocktail franks and doing all prep work by opting for frozen!ย Theyโre just as delicious as if you did it yourself (and frankly if youโre like me, theyโll probably look more presentable too).
Thanks to the air fryer, you can cook your pigs in a blanket directly from frozen, with no defrosting required. They cook up in 10 minutes or less, depending on your specific air fryer and brand of pigs.
Youโll get that beautiful browning on the edges of the hot dogs, while the wrapping gets golden, perfectly crisp on the outside, and soft and flaky on the inside. It doesnโt matter what type you get either; crescent roll, puff pastry, or other doughs are all fine!
Air fryer frozen pigs in a blanket are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer, game day food, or snack anytime!
What Youโll Need
- Frozen pigs in a blanket, any brand
- Dipping sauces for serving (optional)
Ingredient Tips and Notes
- Iโm using Apetitoโs (Aldi) everything franks in a blanket today, but you can use other brands of frozen pigs in a blanket such as Hebrew National, Nathanโs, or Costco as well
- These appetizers are perfect on their own, but you can also serve them with dipper options like a regular hot dog. Mustard is my favorite, but ketchup is another good option!
How to Cook Frozen Pigs in a Blanket in an Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 375ยฐF, or the closest setting your specific air fryer has
- Remove the frozen pigs in a blanket from all packaging and place into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Allow some air space between them for expansion during cooking
- Cook on the air fry setting for 8 minutes at 375ยฐF
- Pigs in a blanket are done when the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF and both the dogs and dough are browned. Add additional cooking time in 1-2 minute increments if needed
- Serve alone or with your favorite dipping sauces!
What to Serve With Pigs in a Blanket
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Nacho cheese
- Chili
- Baked beans
- Potato chips
- Potato salad
- Antipasto salad
- Coleslaw
- Deviled eggs
- Chili cheese dip
- Other hot dips
- Mac and cheese
- Corn casserole
- Fruit salad
There are a ton of great sauces and sides to serve with pigs in a blanket!
Try your air fryer frozen pigs in a blanket with my easy Air Fryer Chili Cheese Fries, creamy Air Fryer Corn Casserole, tasty Air Fryer Baked Beans, or any of these amazing Air Fryer Dip Recipes.
Recipe FAQs
Can I Put Pigs in Blankets in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can put pigs in blankets in an air fryer. It works for cooking both frozen and homemade fresh options.
Frozen will require a couple minutes longer to cook to account for the extra cold state.
How Long Does it Take to Cook Frozen Pigs in a Blanket in an Air Fryer?
On average, it takes 8-10 minutes to cook frozen pigs in a blanket in an air fryer. The time will vary slightly based on your specific air fryer and the thickness of your pigs in a blanket.
They do not need to be defrosted prior to cooking. Note that if youโre using full sized pigs in a blanket versus cocktail frank sized, it may take 2-3 minutes longer.
Can You Cook Frozen Pigs in Blankets From Frozen?
Yes, you can cook frozen pigs in blankets from frozen. This applies to both store bought such as Aldi, as well as homemade.
Youโll want to cook them in an air fryer, oven, or toaster oven from frozen for best results.
Are Frozen Pigs in Blankets Precooked?
Most frozen pigs in blankets have precooked meat and raw dough.
Make sure to check the label of your specific brand to confirm if youโre not sure.
How Do You Reheat Pigs in a Blanket in an Air Fryer?
You reheat pigs in a blanket in an air fryer for 3-5 minutes at a temperature of 350ยฐF. Ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF again for food safety.
The specific time will vary slightly based on your air fryer and the size of your pigs in a blanket.
Recipe Pro Tips
- Whether you want to flip the pigs in a blanket halfway through cooking is up to you. It will give you more even browning on all sides if you do. However, it tends to make the pastry flake and if youโre using everything seasoned like I am, youโll lose some topping. I prefer the softer bottoms and intact tops, but realize this is personal preference
- You do not need to spray pigs in a blanket with oil before cooking. There is enough natural oils from the dough and hot dogs that you donโt need it, and you donโt want to over crisp the bread and make it too hard
- My frozen pigs in a blanket were perfect after exactly 8 minutes in a Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer. Per an instant read thermometer, they were 166F. Other brands of air fryer and pigs may vary slightly
Storage and Reheating
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover pigs in blankets should be consumed within 3 days
- Reheat your refrigerated pigs in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 350ยฐF or until a temperature of 165ยฐF is reached again
More Air Fryer Hot Dog Recipes to Check Out
- Air Fryer Cocktail Franks
- Nathanโs Pretzel Dogs in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer State Fair Corn Dogs
- How Long to Cook Mini Corn Dogs in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Final Thoughts
These air fryer frozen pigs in a blanket are the perfect yummy bites for an appetizer, snack, or your game day spread!
Serve them alone, with your favorite dipping sauces, or alongside some side dishes to make a complete meal.
I love the everything seasoned Aldi frozen pigs in a blanket, but this preparation method works with any brand you enjoy.
Youโll enjoy perfectly browned hot dogs, well cooked but soft dough, and best of all it takes less than 10 minutes in your air fryer. I could barely preheat the oven in that time!
Air Fryer Frozen Pigs in a Blanket Cooking Instructions
Equipment
Ingredientsย ย
- 1 Box frozen pigs in a blanket, any brand (approximately 12 pieces per box)
Instructionsย
- Preheat your air fryer to 375ยฐF, or the closest setting your specific air fryer has
- Remove the frozen pigs in a blanket from all packaging and place into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Allow some air space between them for expansion during cooking1 Box frozen pigs in a blanket, any brand
- Cook on the air fry setting for 8 minutes at 375ยฐF
- Pigs in a blanket are done when the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF and both the dogs and dough are browned. Add additional cooking time in 1-2 minute increments if needed
- Serve alone or with your favorite dipping sauces!
Notes
- Iโm using Apetitoโs (Aldi) everything franks in a blanket today, but you can use other brands of frozen pigs in a blanket such as Hebrew National, Nathanโs, or Costco as well
- These appetizers are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with dipper options like a regular hot dog. Mustard is my favorite, but ketchup is another good option!
- Whether you want to flip the pigs in a blanket halfway through cooking is up to you. It will give you more even browning on all sides if you do. However, it tends to make the pastry flake and if youโre using everything seasoned like I am, youโll lose some topping. I prefer the softer bottoms and intact tops, but realize this is personal preference
- You do not need to spray pigs in a blanket with oil before cooking. There is enough natural oils from the dough and hot dogs that you donโt need it, and you donโt want to over crisp the bread and make it too hard
- My frozen pigs in a blanket were perfect after exactly 8 minutes in a Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer. Per an instant read thermometer, they were 166ยฐF in the center. Other brands of air fryer and pigs may vary slightly
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover pigs in blankets should be consumed within 3 days
- Reheat your refrigerated pigs in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 350ยฐF or until a temperature of 165ยฐF is reached again
- Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, any sauces or sides added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
Nutrition
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