Air fryer Pigs in Blankets with cheese sauce

Here’s a quick and tasty Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets recipe with a creamy cheese sauce—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat!

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Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets with Cheese Sauce

Servings: 4–6
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8–10 min

Ingredients:

For the pigs in blankets:

• 12 mini sausages or cocktail wieners

• 1 sheet puff pastry or crescent roll dough, cut into strips

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the cheese sauce:

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp flour

• Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the pigs in blankets:

   • Wrap each mini sausage with a strip of dough.

   • Brush lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.

2. Air fry:

   • Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

   • Place wrapped sausages in a single layer (do not overcrowd).

   • Cook 8–10 minutes until pastry is golden and puffed.

   • Shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.

3. Make the cheese sauce:

   • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.

   • Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

   • Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.

   • Stir in shredded cheese until melted.

   • Season with salt and pepper.

4. Serve:

   • Arrange pigs in blankets on a plate and serve with warm cheese sauce for dipping.

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✅ Tips / Variations:

• Add a little mustard or hot sauce to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.

• Sprinkle chopped chives or paprika over the cheese sauce before serving.

• For a faster version, use pre-made crescent roll dough instead of puff pastry.

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If you want, I can also give a “mini stuffed version” with cheese inside the dough along with the sausage for extra gooeyness.

Do you want me to do that?