Mummy hot dogs will be the highlight of any Halloween Boo Bash!

Wrap up your favorite hot dog with strips of crescent roll and tasty googly eyes and make these hot dog mummies the perfect hand-held snack anytime.

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The Kids Will Love These Air Fryer Mummy Dogs Because…

  • Air Fryer mummy dogs are a fast and fun dinner even the kids can help prepare. And clean-up is a cinch with the air fryer.
  • This mummy hot dog recipe is fun to make any time of year and they’re always a hit at sleepovers and on movie night.
  • Make them with only three ingredients and offer some tasty dips for dunking. Get the party started and offer a creamy pumpkin cheese ball and some fun Halloween activities for little ghosts and goblins.
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Ingredients and Variations

Crescent Rolls: No need to buy Pillsbury, any available brand works for mummy hot dogs. Puff pastry and pizza dough can also be cut into strips and used to make mummy hot dogs.

Hot Dogs: Regular hot dogs, brats, and Polish sausage dogs all work as long as the crescent roll strips cover them. Precooked sausage links are perfect dogs for breakfast mummy dogs and even cocktail smokies can be used to make mini mummy dogs.

Edible Eyeballs: If edible eyeballs aren’t available, poke holes in the mummy hot dog ‘face’ and insert small pieces of black olives before or after cooking them in the air fryer.

Variations

Before wrapping, make a narrow cut halfway down a hot dog and stuff it with a strip of cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, or bacon bits. Brush mummy dogs with melted butter (or mix it with green, purple, or orange food coloring) and sprinkle on everything bagel seasoning for a pop of color and flavor!

How to Make Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs

  1. Preheat the air fryer.
  2. Separate crescent rolls into triangles and cut them into ¼” strips (recipe below).
  3. Wrap hot dogs with crescent roll strips, leaving space for the face.
  4. Cook mummy hot dogs until they’re golden brown.
  5. When they’re cool enough to handle, add edible eyeballs.
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Dips for Mummy Hot Dogs

Dip mummy hot dogs in ketchup, BBQ sauce, honey mustard, ranch dressing, copycat big mac sauce, or even homemade queso dip.

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Storing and Reheating

  • Make air fryer mummy dogs up to a day ahead (without the eyes) and keep them covered in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat them in the air fryer until they’re crisp again, add the edible eyes, and serve!
  • Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Mummy Dogs

These mummy hot dogs are the perfect festive snack for Halloween.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cool Time 2 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 8
Author Candace

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 12 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 regular sized crescents or 4 Grands* crescents
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 16 edible eyeballs or more as desired

Instructions 

  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F for about 5 minutes.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles*.
  • Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice each triangle into thin strips about ¼ inch wide.
  • Wrap each hot dog with a crescent roll strip, leaving a small gap for the face. Continue wrapping until the hot dog is covered, resembling a mummy. (Refer to images)
  • Repeat with the remaining hot dogs and crescent roll strips.
  • Place wrapped hot dogs into the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other, cooking in batches if necessary.
  • Air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the mummy dogs from the air fryer and allow to cool for 2 minutes. While still warm, place the edible eyeballs in the gap that was left for the face. If needed, use a tiny bit of mustard or ketchup to help the eyeballs stick.
  • Serve the mummy dogs warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Notes

  • *For Grands (4 crescents) cut each crescent in half to make 8 pieces of dough.
  • To make in the oven, preheat oven to 400F. Place in oven and change temperature to 350°F. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until dough is golden brown and baked through.
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 211 | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 66mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American

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