Air Fryer Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Air Fryer Mini Pigs in a Blanket are a simple and crowd-pleasing snack made with mini cocktail sausages wrapped in streaky bacon. They are the perfect side to serve with roast turkey or Whole Chicken in Air Fryer for Christmas dinner, as well as for game days, or quick appetizers. Leftovers are great for Boxing Day—enjoy them in sandwiches, as a quick breakfast bite, or as a kid-friendly snack.
This air fried version is faster than traditional baking and skips the need for preheating – saving time and effort on busy days or when hosting last-minute gatherings. They’re super simple to prepare using just four ingredients, including a hint of honey and mustard for a flavorful glaze.
Please continue scrolling down to find the recipe card below, which contains the complete list of ingredients with measurements, detailed recipe instructions, additional notes, and nutritional information.
Why Using the Air Fryer for Pigs in Blankets
- Faster Cooking Time: Most batches cook in under 10 minutes.
- Even Cooking: Hot air circulates for consistent results.
- Mess-Free: No greasing trays or excessive cleanup.
- Energy Efficient: Uses less energy compared to a full oven.
Difference Between British and American Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket in the United States is slightly different than the British version. Although both versions include a cocktail or thin pork sausages, the American version is wrapped in crescent roll dough or puff pastry instead of streaky bacon.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cocktail sausages – Choose your favorite mini sausages or cut standard chipolatas into smaller pieces.
- Bacon – I prefer smoked streaky bacon strips, but you can use any type you like. If you’re using regular back bacon, be sure to cut it in half before wrapping it around the sausages.
- Glaze – A simple glaze made with wholegrain mustard and runny honey. You can use English mustard or Dijon mustard and replace honey with maple syrup.
How to Make Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Important Note
Before you start cooking, note that times may differ among air fryers. I develop my recipes using a Cosori 6.8 air fryer. If you’re using a different air fryer, view my recipes as a general guide and tweak the cooking time—add a bit more or cook slightly less as needed.
Homemade Pigs in a Blanket are extremely easy to make in an air fryer and to achieve the best results, you need to follow these simple steps:
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for a few minutes. In a small bowl, mix the honey and mustard together until well blended, then set aside.
Lay a strip of streaky bacon on a cutting board, wrap it around a cocktail sausage, and place it seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
Make sure they aren’t overcrowded to allow proper air circulation. Repeat the process with the remaining bacon and sausages.
Air fry them for 6-7 minutes, then brush the honey mustard sauce all over the bacon-wrapped sausages. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the sausages are cooked through. Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly. Serve with your favorite dips and enjoy!
Expert Tips From the Chef
- Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes.
- For evenly cooked results, leave space between each piece in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Place the wrapped sausages seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
What to Serve with Mini Pigs in a Blanket?
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket pair wonderfully with a variety of sides and dips. They are best when served warm fresh out of the oven, but they also taste great at room temperature, or cold from the fridge.
This delicious side dish is perfect to serve with your Christmas roast turkey along with other traditional festive side dishes such as Air Fryer Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms Without Cream Cheese, Crispy Air Fryer Duck Spring Rolls, or Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon.
Storage and Reheating
Place leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days . For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months!
To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and heat the leftovers for 2–3 minutes. This helps retain their crisp texture.
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Air Fryer Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 10 cocktail sausages
- 10 streaky bacon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for a few minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey and mustard together until well blended, then set aside.
- Lay a strip of streaky bacon on a cutting board, wrap it around a cocktail sausage, and place it seam-side down in the air fryer basket. Make sure they aren’t overcrowded to allow proper air circulation.
- Repeat the process with the remaining bacon and sausages.
- Air fry them for 6-7 minutes, then brush the honey mustard sauce all over the bacon-wrapped sausages.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the sausages are cooked through.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly. Serve with your favorite dips and enjoy!
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes.
- For evenly cooked results, leave space between each piece in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Place the wrapped sausages seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
- You can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
