Pigs in a Blanket — Jalapeño Cheese Pigs
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Want a party-friendly take on pigs in a blanket? The cream cheese and jalapeño filling in these adds a spicy kick. Look inside for the full recipe, air frying instructions, and tips for assembly to keep the cheese from leaking.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 16 cocktail wieners
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced into 16 thin strips
- 1 egg, beaten
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Steps
- 01Unroll dough, separate into triangles, cut each in half for 16 pieces.
- 02Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each piece.
- 03Place a jalapeño strip and a cocktail wiener on the wide end.
- 04Roll up. Brush with egg wash.
- 05Ready for the air fryer, seam-side down.
The cream cheese melts inside the dough and creates a rich, spicy pocket around the hot dog. It's the jalapeño popper and pig in a blanket combined into one appetizer. The jalapeño strip gives a pop of heat in every bite without overwhelming the mild wiener.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 02Place the prepared pigs in a blanket seam-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 03Lightly spray the dough with cooking oil and season with the Everything Bagel or Honey Mustard Glaze seasoning.
- 04Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes until the dough is golden brown and puffed.
- 05Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve warm with yellow mustard, spicy brown mustard, or ketchup.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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