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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
Lil smokies wrapped in crescent roll dough with chives on the outside, air fried until golden in two quick batches, and served with a 5-minute homemade chili cheddar queso.
Servings: 4
Calories: 485kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crescent rolls 1 tube
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 16 little smokies
- 1.5 tablespoons butter melted
Queso Dip
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with olive oil and preheat the air fryer to 350° F while you roll.
- Slice each crescent triangle in half lengthwise and sprinkle the chives on top. Wrap the dough around each smokie starting at the wide end and tuck the point underneath. The chives can be on the inside or outside; I do the outside.8 ounces crescent rolls, 2 tablespoons chives, 16 little smokies
- Place 8 crescent dogs in the basket in a single layer, seam side down, with about an inch of space between each one so they get crispy (we don't want soggy piggies!). Lightly brush the tops with the melted butter. Cook in two batches. The second batch goes in as soon as the first comes out.1.5 tablespoons butter
- Air fry at 350° F for 6 to 7 minutes, until the tops are deep golden and flaky and the bottoms are set. Repeat with the second batch.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk and cheese in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted, smooth, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Take it off the heat and stir in the chili powder and garlic powder.1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Carefully remove the crescent rolls from the air fryer basket and serve with the queso dip.
Notes
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- You can also use regular hot dogs and cut them into smaller pieces
- You can roll your crescent rolls with the chives on the inside or outside. I did the outside.
- Make sure to cook the crescent rolls in a single layer. Otherwise, they may get soggy and stick together.
- Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer at 350° F for 3 to 4 minutes until hot. Loosen leftover queso with a splash of milk over low heat.
- A standard 5-quart basket holds about 8 with space between them. A larger basket may fit all 16 in one batch.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 1mg
