If you want a simple, spooky treat for Halloween that the whole family can help make, these Air Fryer Mummy Dogs are perfect. Using store-bought crescent dough, kids can join in wrapping hot dogs into mummy bands, and the air fryer delivers a light, golden crust with a warm, cooked interior. They’re ideal for last-minute parties or a fun kitchen activity with minimal prep time.
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Before I had my son I didn’t think much about seasonal treats beyond the usual holiday baking. But now that I have an energetic toddler who lights up at anything with googly eyes, I’ve started creating fun holiday snacks. Turning food into festive shapes has become a simple, joyful way to make memories together.
Cooking with kids doesn’t just fill time—it creates connection. Spending a few minutes together wrapping dough around hot dogs is an easy way to show care while making something tasty. These Air Fryer Mummy Dogs require minimal preparation and cook quickly, so you can enjoy a fun activity and have a treat ready in about 30 minutes.
They’re a great alternative when you want something faster than a full baking session but still festive enough to delight little ones. Beyond being cute, they’re practical: quick to prepare, customizable for dietary preferences, and easy to scale up for a crowd.
Ingredients
- Hot dogs: Use your preferred brand—beef, kosher, plant-based, or vegan alternatives all work.
- Crescent rolls: One can of store-bought crescent roll dough makes this easy. If you prefer homemade dough, you can substitute your favorite crescent roll recipe.
- (Optional) Candy eyes: Candy eyes give the cutest result, but you can substitute mustard dots, chocolate chips, or gel icing.
- (Optional) Honey: A small amount (about 1/2 teaspoon) helps stick candy eyes in place after cooking.
Instructions
Unroll the crescent dough and spread it flat.
Separate the dough into triangles (one package typically makes eight triangles).
Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice one triangle into thin strips for wrapping.
Wrap the strips around each hot dog in a mummy pattern, leaving a small gap for the eyes. Pinch ends together so the dough seals. Each hot dog uses the strips from one triangle.
Place wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined sheet or plate and refrigerate while you preheat the air fryer.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for a few minutes, following the manufacturer’s guidance. If using an oven, preheat to 375°F.
Arrange the wrapped mummy dogs in the air fryer basket, face side up. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches; keep the remaining wrapped dogs chilled between batches.
Cook for 5–8 minutes, until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown and the hot dog is heated through.
Remove carefully with tongs and place on a cooling rack or plate.
To add eyes, dab a tiny bit of honey on the back of each candy eye and press them into the gap left for eyes while the dough is still warm. Alternatively, add mustard dots, chocolate chips, or gel icing after cooling.
Substitutions
Vegan/Vegetarian: Use vegan hot dogs. Many crescent roll doughs are dairy-free, but always check the label.
Dairy-free: Confirm your hot dog and dough choices if avoiding dairy.
Homemade dough: Swap in your own crescent roll recipe and cut into strips as described.
Variations
Pigs in a Blanket: Omit the spooky eyes and make classic pigs in a blanket using the same wrapping technique.
Mummy Sausages: Use precooked or smoked sausages instead of hot dogs; increase cook time as needed. Avoid raw sausage since it may not cook through before the dough browns.
Oven Instructions
If you don’t have an air fryer, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Prepare mummy dogs the same way and bake for 12–18 minutes, until the dough is puffed and golden. Add eyes immediately after baking and cool briefly before serving.
What to Use for Eyes
If you don’t have candy eyes, try these options:
- Candy eyes: Secure with a dab of honey and wedge into the gap while warm.
- Mustard dots: Use a toothpick to add two mustard dots after the mummy dogs have cooled slightly.
- Chocolate chips: Add a drop of honey to the back and press into place while warm.
- Gel icing: Pipe small dots of gel icing onto cooled mummy dogs for black eyes.
Air Fryer Mummy Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 Hot dogs
- 1 package Crescent Roll Dough unrolled
- 16 candy eyes optional
- ½ teaspoon honey optional
Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for at least 3 minutes or follow your manufacturer’s instructions.
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
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Cut one triangle into long, thin strips with a pizza cutter or knife.
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Wrap strips around a hot dog in a mummy pattern, leaving space for eyes. Repeat using one triangle per hot dog.
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Cook in the air fryer for 5–8 minutes, until golden and puffy. Work in batches if needed and keep remaining wrapped dogs chilled between batches.
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Remove with tongs and, if using candy eyes, dab a tiny bit of honey on the back of each eye and press into the reserved space.
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Cool for about 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
Oven Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F and bake prepared mummy dogs on a parchment-lined sheet for 12–18 minutes, until the dough is golden and puffed. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 29g
| Protein: 7g
| Fat: 22g
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