Air Fryer Crescent Roll Hot Dogs (Crispy, Cheesy & Done in 10 Minutes!)
Description
Crescent roll hot dogs are the upgraded version of pigs in a blanket — a full-size all-beef frank wrapped in buttery crescent dough and air fried until the outside is golden and flaky, with melted cheese inside that no oven version can match. Five minutes to assemble, 8 minutes to cook, and they disappear faster than you made them.
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs, standard size
- 8 pieces Crescent Dough
- 8 slices American cheese, or cheddar cheese, optional
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional — mix into melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Pat each hot dog completely dry with a paper towel.
- Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Lay flat on a cutting board, wide end toward you.
- Place a cheese slice on the wide end of each triangle. Set one hot dog on top of the cheese.
- Roll the hot dog forward toward the point, stretching the dough gently as you go. Tuck the point underneath.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place crescent dogs seam-side down in a single layer with 1 inch of space between each.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until dough is deep golden-brown. Check at 7 minutes.
- Optional: brush immediately with garlic butter as they come out of the basket.
- Rest 2 minutes before serving. Serve with mustard, ketchup, cheese sauce, or honey mustard.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Cooking Spray, optional
Notes
Notes
- Standard-size hot dogs only — jumbo dogs need lower temp (325°F) and extra time.
- Seam-side down every time — ensures the seam cooks through and doesn't unravel.
- Keep dough cold — work quickly and don't leave it at room temperature before rolling.
- Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate up to 4 hours before air frying.
- Reheat leftovers: 325°F for 3–4 minutes. Stores up to 3 days in fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 843mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 1mg