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An egg wash and a hot oven give you a shiny, flaky wrap instead of a pale doughy one. Pat the sausages dry so the dough seals and doesn't slide off. A sprinkle of everything seasoning or coarse salt on top makes them taste finished.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Makes24 pieces
CuisineAmerican
Cost$$
Dairy-free
Contains  eggs · gluten · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 24 pieces
Cocktail sausages
Little smokies or cut hot dogs; pat them dry so the dough grips.
24 sausages
Crescent dough
A buttery dough cut into triangles; keep it cold so it rolls without tearing.
1 can
Mustard
A stripe inside the dough or served alongside for tang against the rich pastry.
1/4 cup
Egg
Beaten for a wash that gives the pastry its golden shine.
1 egg
Sesame seeds
Sprinkled over the wash for crunch and a finished look.
1 tbsp
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Cut doughUnroll the cold dough and cut into thin triangles, one per sausage.
  2. WrapPat sausages dry, add a dab of mustard, and roll each in a dough triangle from the wide end.
  3. WashArrange seam-down on a lined sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. BakeBake at 375F for 15-18 minutes until the pastry is deep golden and puffed.
The Toolkit

Sheet pan · Parchment paper · Pastry brush · Pizza cutter

Straight Answers
Can you make Pigs in a Blanket in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Pigs in a Blanket? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Pigs in a Blanket ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Pigs in a Blanket gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Pigs in a Blanket vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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