Name: Mini Corn Dogs with Cornbread Swirls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can Pillsbury Cornbread Swirls; 18 Lil Smokies

These Mini Corn Dogs with Cornbread Swirls in the Air Fryer are a perfect lunch for the kids and so easy to make. My kids LOVE these things. They’re also a fun twist on the pig in a blanket appetizer with lil smokies!

Closeup title image of 6 finished mini corn dogs with cornbread swirls from the air fryer on a dark blue plate on a red plaid napkin

These are incredibly simple to make and cook up really fast. Even the kids can help you make them. And, I’ve found if my kids help make their own food, they are much more likely to eat it and enjoy it.

What ingredients do you need to make Mini Corn Dogs with Cornbread Swirls in the Air Fryer?

You just need 2 ingredients:

Lil Smokies — You can substitute hot dogs cut in half.
1 can Pillsbury Cornbread Swirls

How do you make these Mini Corn Dogs with Cornbread Swirls Air Fryer?

Cut or tear each cornbread swirl into thirds.

The lil smokies and the divided cornbread swirls along with already wrapped mini corn dogs

Take the cut piece and wrap it around a lil smokie.

Wrapping the mini corn dogs with the cornbread swirls

Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray.

Lay each lil smokie wrapped in the cornbread swirl in the air fryer basket.

Depending on the size of your air fryer, you can fit 6-10 mini corn dogs in it. Just make sure they each have room so the cornbread can expand a bit.

Run the air fryer for 5-6 minutes at 375 F degrees.

Check at about the 4 minute mark. You’ll want to remove them when they’re golden brown.

Dip in mustard, ketchup or make a quick batch of honey mustard (equal parts honey + mustard) for a delicious lunch for the kids!

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18 mini corn dogs

Mini Corn Dogs with Cornbread Swirls

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 can Pillsbury Cornbread Swirls
18 Lil Smokies

Instructions

Cut or tear each cornbread swirl into thirds.
Take the cut piece and wrap it around a lil smokie.
Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray.
Lay each lil smokie wrapped in the cornbread swirl in the air fryer basket.
Run the air fryer for 5-6 minutes at 375 F degrees.
Check at about the 4 minute mark. You'll want to remove them when they're golden brown.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

6 mini corn dogs
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 251Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 654mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g

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