These Gluten Free Pigs In A Blanket are super fun and easy to make! This classic appetizer is a must for any get together, no one will even know they are grain and gluten free. The grass fed mini sausages combined with the crispy cassava flour crust is so delicious. These cocktail wieners can be made in advance for your gathering so it is literally one less thing you need to do the day of!
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These fun cocktail weenies have become a go to for all friends and family gatherings along with my Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites, Gluten Free Pasta Salad, Crockpot Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, Vegan French Onion Dip, Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushrooms, Keto Crab Cakes, Dairy Free Crab Dip, Gluten Free Crab Cakes, Gluten Free Salmon Cakes, Healthy Deviled Eggs, and Simple Beetroot Dip. I feel like the snacks are what makes the great together, ha!
Why I Love This Recipe
- First off, it only requires 30 minutes of hands-on time.
- This fun recipe is so dang good and a must for any occasion.
- This recipe is super friendly for kids too, kids love them.
- Unlike most gluten free crescent roll dough recipes you may find online, this one is free of xanthan gum and guar gum.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, grain free, Whole30, and paleo friendly.
- I love making this recipe for get-togethers or date nights. My husband loves them too. You can make this fun treat the day prior to your event and eat it the next day! This allows you to skip extra food prep the day of.
- This recipe pairs so well with ketchup, honey mustard and all of your favorite sauces.
- You can use pre-made dough and make the dough up to a week in advance. You would just want to put the dough in an airtight container or a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Recipe Ingredients
- Cocktail sausages-I love the Teton waters ranch brand. Costco carries them. All of their hot dogs and sausages are grass fed and grass finished! No funky ingredients. You can locate the sausages with this store locator link. They have the best beef franks! I suggest calling your local grocery store to see see if they have them in stock prior to making a trip.
- Cassava flour– Cassava flour is my go to with gluten free and grain free cooking. I find that it is the easiest to work with. The crust gets super crispy. Be sure to leave a little for the cutting board or counter you are working on so that it does not stick. Some grocery stores do not have cassava flour, I like to order mine online from Thrive Market for a fraction of the cost. Use my link and save on your first order. Please not not all gluten free flours are created equally so do not try susituting this for another kind.
- Garlic powder & sea salt-For flavor.
- Water & olive oil-To moisten the flour. Note any kind of oil will work but olive oil is my favorite because of its flavor profile.
- Ghee-This is my go to fat of choice for making these little mini pigs in a blanket nice and crispy. While technically any kind of fat would work, I suggest sticking to butter or ghee.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients, measurements and the full recipe.
Substitutions and Variations
- Everything bagel seasoning-You can dip the wrapped sausages crescent dough in an egg wash and then dip it in the everything bagel seasoning if you like the added flavor and texture on top of the sausages!
- Sesame seeds-You can even sprinkle sesame seeds on top if everything bagel seasoning is not your thing!
This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!
Recipe Instructions
Step #1: First, place all ingredients aside from the sausages and ghee in a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth with with your hand Set the dough aside for 1 hour to allow it to set.
Step #2: Roll the dough into a disc like shape.
Step #3: Then, cut the disc into fifths using a pizza cutter.
Step #4: Now, roll out the 5ths with a rolling pin. If the dough is sticking, sprinkle cassava flour on top to prevent it from sticking.
Step #5: Make sure you have enough strips to wrap around the dough.
Step #6: Set the sausages aside.
Step #7: Place the wrapped hot dog in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Spray with cooking oil on top prior to cooking. You can also use a lined baking sheet with parchment paper if you do not have an air fryer, be sure to flip the gluten-free sausages halfway. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Bakers Tips
- Tip #1: Be sure to leave some extra flour on the cutting board prior to rolling out the dough. This prevents the dough from sticking to the board.
Recipe FAQs
Yeast makes flour rise, in this recipe we do not need much rising. It comes out perfect as is.
Yes! This recipe will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
I suggest reheating in the oven or the air fryer or oven at 350 for 5-10 minutes.
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Gluten Free Pigs In A Blanket
Equipment
- air fryer or baking sheet
Ingredients
- teton cocktail sausages One package
- 2 cups cassava flour Plus some extra to roll
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- cooking spray oil I like avocado oil
Instructions
- First, place all ingredients aside from the sausages and ghee in a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth with with your hand Set the dough aside for 1 hour to allow it to set. Now, roll the dough into a disc like shape.
- Then, cut the disc into fifths using a pizza cutter. Now, roll out the 5ths with a rolling pin. If the dough is sticking, sprinkle cassava flour on top to prevent it from sticking.
- Make sure you have enough strips to wrap around the dough. Wrap one layer of dough around each sausage and set the sausages aside until each one is rolled.
- Place the wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Spray with cooking oil on top prior to cooking. You can also use a lined baking sheet with parchment paper if you do not have an air fryer, be sure to flip the gluten-free sausages halfway. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ellen says
The instructions say to mix everything except the little dogs and ghee, but there is no mention of ghee in the recipe.
Thank you for telling me! It meant to say the olive oil. You can also use ghee too!
Mitch says
My favorite appetizer! These are so good!
Lori says
So good for a crowd! So much better than the store bought dough filled with chemicals.
Allianna Moximchalk says
So agree! Glad you enjoyed