Air fryer pigs in blankets are the perfect addition to any festive feast or Sunday roast. This classic British side dish, made with juicy cocktail sausages wrapped in crispy bacon, is quick and easy to prepare in the air fryer, saving you time and oven space.
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Air frying pigs in blankets is a great way to save precious oven space during special occasions like Christmas, especially when you have lots of side dishes to prepare and cook at the same time.
This classic dish is the perfect complement to a succulent Christmas turkey or Christmas ham (or dipped into baked camembert for a Boxing Day buffet). I always prepare double the amount I think I'll need because everyone loves them!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Easy Christmas side dish.
- Much quicker than oven cooking.
- Cook in an air fryer to free up oven space.
- Serve as an appetiser at Christmas parties.
🛒 Ingredient notes
During the festive season, supermarkets typically offer ready-made pigs in blankets, but you can also purchase uncooked cocktail sausages or chipolatas and smoked streaky bacon to make them from scratch in the comfort of your own home.
🔪 How long to cook pigs in blankets in air fryer
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C (350 °F) and spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a light oil (fry light) to prevent them from sticking.
Two: Once the air fryer comes up to temperature, place the pigs in blankets in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8-10 minutes until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
Top Tip
Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. Air needs to be able to circulate all around, so the bacon gets crispy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in two batches.
🍴 What to serve with air fryer pigs in blankets
Air fryer pigs in blankets are the perfect accompaniment to a roast dinner or Christmas lunch.
At Christmas I serve them with air fryer turkey crown, beef and honey roast gammon, polenta roast potatoes, Parmentier potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, garlic sweet potato mash, slow cooker red cabbage, honey roast parsnips and carrots, cheesy Brussels sprouts gratin, crispy air fryer brussels sprouts, bread sauce, and devils on horseback!
You could also serve the pigs in blankets as a party appetiser, with some of your favourite dips or air fryer baked camembert.
📖 Variations
- Drizzle the pigs in blankets with honey or maple syrup before air frying.
- Use different flavour sausages.
- Use maple-cured streaky bacon for added flavour.
- Sprinkle with chopped rosemary or thyme at the end of cooking.
- Cook them in your slow cooker instead.
🥡 Storage
Store - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat - Air fry or microwave for a few minutes until hot.
Freeze - Once cooked, you can freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before reheating in your air fryer.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Store-bought frozen pigs in blankets can be cooked in the air fryer. They will take around 12-13 minutes.
Yes, just make sure your sausages are gluten-free.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 Pigs in Blankets
- ¼ teaspoon Fry Light
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 ℃ (350 °F) and spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a light oil (fry light) to prevent them from sticking.¼ teaspoon Fry Light
- Once the air fryer comes up to temperature, place the pigs in blankets in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8-10 minutes until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.20 Pigs in Blankets
Notes
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. Air needs to be able to circulate all around so the bacon gets crispy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in two batches.
- Drizzle the pigs in blankets with honey or maple syrup before air frying.
- Use different flavour sausages.
- Use maple-cured streaky bacon for added flavour.
- Sprinkle with chopped rosemary or thyme at the end of cooking.
- Cook them in your slow cooker instead.
Beth says
Those look delicious. I love anything wrapped in bacon, and I love easy!
Katherine says
Such a great idea to cook pigs in blankets in the air fryer!
Angela says
Love this! Such a simple and delicious recipe. Perfect holiday appetizer too!
Toni says
My kids couldn't get enough of these!! They're so good and easy to make! Thanks!
kushigalu says
I love this air fryer version. Thanks for sharing the recipe.