If you love classic puff pastry pigs in a blanket, you've got to try this crispy version. This fried wonton pigs in a blanket will be a hit as a Super Bowl game day snack, appetizer, or cocktail finger food at your next dinner party.
It can be easily made plant-based by using vegan wonton or dumpling wrappers and fully cooked vegan hot dogs or sausage.
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One package of wonton or dumpling wrappers has about 50 pieces, which can make a lot of fried wonton recipes.
Can you fry pigs in a blanket?
Fried pigs in a blanket are homemade mini snacks that cook up in less than 2 minutes. They can be deep fried or pan fried to warm and crispy perfection. A great way to use up leftover wonton or dumpling wrappers, easy to roll, fried and served with your favorite dipping sauce. They cook up quickly, so making a big batch for a crowd is so easy.
What kind of sausage is used in pigs in a blanket?
Fully cooked sausages are best. You can make pigs in a blanket with little smokies, cocktail weiners or sausages, spicy or sweet specialty sausages, or hot dogs made out of turkey, beef, pork, or plant-based vegan dogs.
What kind of dipping sauce to serve with pigs in a blanket?
Bring out all your favorites including ketchup, honey or spicy mustard, ranch, chili or hot sauce, sriracha mayo, barbeque sauce, or even nacho cheese.
How to make vegan pigs in a blanket?
Choose a vegan wonton or dumpling wrapper and your favorite fully cooked plant-based sausage or hot dog. Roll them up, pan or deep fry, and serve with your favorite vegan or plant based dipping sauce.
How to make fried pigs in a blanket?
- Cut a regular size hot dog into 3 pieces, about 2 inches.
- Place a touch of water on all four edges of the wonton wrapper.
3. Let's roll up. Fold the sides, right, left, and up. Place a touch of water on the top edge.
4. Seal the edge with a fork, just to make sure it’s sealed well.
5. Ready to Pan or Deep Fry.
6. When frying the wontons the temperature should be approximately 350 - 375 degrees Fahrenheit. They fry pretty quick less than 2 minutes per batch, until golden brown.
7. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.
Fried Wonton Pigs In a Blanket
Equipment
- Fry Pan
- Metal Slotted Spoon
- Small Bowl
- Storage Container
- Paper Towels
- Fork
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 12 Wonton Wrappers
- 4 Hot Dogs or Sausage, Fully Cooked
- Oil For Frying & Water For Wrapping
Instructions
- Cut your standard-size hot dog into three equal pieces.
- Grab a wonton wrapper and place a touch of water along all four corners of the wrapper (See blog post and video for a visual how-to).
- Place a piece of your hot dog in the middle on a wonton wrapper, fold up and seal tightly (See blog post and video for a visual how-to). Can also use a fork to put pressure along the edging.
- Fry in oil a few at a time on medium heat until golden brown.
- Place on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy.
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