Irresistibly Sticky Pigs in Blankets: A Must-Have Christmas Party Treat Recipe
Delight your guests with these irresistibly sticky pigs in blankets, perfect for Christmas parties. Thin-cut streaky bacon wrapped around sage-leaf-infused sausages glazed with a sweet and tangy maple syrup and whole-grain Dijon mustard sauce makes a deliciously crisp and flavorful appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 thin-cut streaky bacon slices
- 16 sausages
- 16 large sage leaves
Glaze
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare and Wrap: Press a sage leaf lengthwise onto each sausage, then wrap each sausage with a thin-cut streaky bacon slice securely.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, whole-grain Dijon mustard, and a pinch of nutmeg, mixing well.
- Cook (Air Fryer Method): Place wrapped sausages in the air fryer set to Roast at 180°C (356°F) and cook for 10 minutes until bacon starts to turn golden. Pour the glaze over the sausages, then continue cooking for another 4 minutes, basting occasionally until the bacon is crisp and the glaze is sticky.
- Cook (Oven Method): Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F). Arrange wrapped sausages on a baking tray and bake for 12 minutes until bacon starts to color. Remove, pour the glaze over the sausages, then bake for an additional 5 minutes. Baste regularly to create a sticky, crisp finish.
- Serve: Allow the pigs in blankets to cool slightly on a rack, then serve warm as a delicious festive appetizer that everyone will love.
Notes
- Use thin-cut bacon for easier wrapping and crispier results.
- If sausages are thick, extend cooking time slightly but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Basting the glaze during the final cooking phase enhances stickiness and flavor.
- Thin sage leaves infuse an aromatic herbal note that pairs beautifully with the maple glaze.
- Both air fryer and oven methods yield excellent results; choose based on your available equipment.
