Description: A crowd-pleasing holiday favorite, pigs in blankets are mini sausages wrapped in flaky pastry, golden and crisp on the outside. Perfect as appetizers or festive snacks for any gathering.
Recipe:
- Servings: 8-10 people (approx. 24 pieces)
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 small sausages (or cocktail sausages)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard for spreading
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 12 equal strips. If using larger sausages, cut them in half.
- Assemble: Optionally, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the pastry strips. Wrap each sausage with a strip of puff pastry, overlapping the edges slightly.
- Egg Wash and Garnish: Place the wrapped sausages seam-side down in the air fryer basket. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
- Cook: Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Arrange on a festive plate and garnish with sprigs of rosemary.
Nutritional Information (Per Piece):
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
Notes:
- Substitute puff pastry with crescent roll dough for a lighter option.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese inside the wrap for a cheesy twist.
- Serve with honey mustard or BBQ sauce for dipping.
Let me know if you’d like variations or further assistance! 😊