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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets Recipe

    Published: Nov 14, 2022 · Modified: Mar 11, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Air fryer pigs in blankets are a classic British side dish, served with roast dinners and Christmas lunch!

    Pork cocktail sausages (the pigs) wrapped in streaky bacon (the blankets) are a real festive favourite in this house and not to be confused with the American pigs in a blanket which are mini hot dogs in Crescent rolls. You might also like my devils on horseback recipe too!

    Pigs in blankets on a plate.
    Pigs in Blankets

    Cooking pigs in blankets in an air fryer frees up valuable oven space at Christmas and other special occasions when you have lots of different side dishes to prepare and cook!

    They make the best traditional accompaniment to juicy Christmas turkey or Christmas ham and I always have to make double the amount I think I'm going to need, just to make sure no one is disappointed!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • What is an air fryer?
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Expert tip
    • 🍴 What to serve with air fryer pigs in blankets
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More air fryer sides
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ 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

    You can use ready-prepared pigs in blankets (which are always available in supermarkets around Christmas time), or buy uncooked cocktail sausages or chipolatas, and smoked streaky bacon, to make them yourself at home.

    🥄 Equipment

    Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi 5.8 litre Grill and Air Fryer with 4 customisable cooking functions including air fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate!!

    What is an air fryer?

    Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space.

    The air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven (saving energy), and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the air fryer to 180c (350F) 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.

    Pigs in blankets in air fryer basket.

    💭 Expert 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.

    Pigs in blankets on a white plate.

    📖 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.

    Air fried pigs in blankets on a white plate.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Can I cook frozen pigs in blankets in an air fryer?

    Store-bought frozen pigs in blankets can be cooked in the air fryer. They will take around 12-13 minutes.

    Can I make these gluten-free?

    Yes, just make sure your sausages are gluten-free.

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    You might also like my air fryer sausages recipe!

    Pigs in blankets on a plate.

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    Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets

    Air fryer pigs in blankets are a classic British side dish, served with roast dinners and Christmas lunch!
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine British
    Keyword air fryer pigs in blankets
    Prep Time 1 minute
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 9 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 92kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 20 Pigs in Blankets
    • ¼ teaspoon Fry Light

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 180c (350F) 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

    Expert Tips:
    • 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.
     
    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.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    92
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    19
    mg
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    307
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    52
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.4
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    3
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    0.4
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. kushigalu

      November 15, 2022 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      I love this air fryer version. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Toni

      November 15, 2022 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      My kids couldn't get enough of these!! They're so good and easy to make! Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Angela

      November 15, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! Such a simple and delicious recipe. Perfect holiday appetizer too!

      Reply
    4. Katherine

      November 15, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea to cook pigs in blankets in the air fryer!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      November 15, 2022 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      Those look delicious. I love anything wrapped in bacon, and I love easy!

      Reply

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