Air Fryer Halloween Mummy Dogs
If you want a fun snack that’s spooky-cute and actually easy, Air Fryer Halloween Mummy Dogs check every box.
These little guys are basically hot dogs wrapped up in crescent roll bandages, with silly edible eyes peeking out. They’re crispy on the outside, soft inside, and kind of hilarious to look at (the kids won’t stop laughing at their faces).
They’re fast—like, less-than-twenty-minutes fast—and perfect for hungry, impatient party crowds or cranky after-school goblins.
Parents love that you can make a whole tray and keep everyone happy without much mess. Plus, you can hand them off to little helpers to help wrap or stick on the eyes. These are treats that keep things light, silly, and deliciously simple—just how Halloween food should be.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Let’s talk about what goes into these air fryer Halloween mummy dogs. The list is short and sweet—which is exactly what I like on a busy October night, or honestly, any time I don’t have the patience for a twelve-step ingredient situation.
This recipe is all about keeping it simple, but still spooky-cute. Here’s what you’ll want to grab from the store (or, if you’re like me, dig out from random fridge corners—Halloween snack emergencies are real):
- Crescent roll dough
This is your mummy’s “bandages.” The dough is soft, buttery, and crisps up perfectly in the air fryer. I usually buy the store-brand tube, but name brands work great too. Just make sure it’s the classic dough—skip the sweet or honey-flavored versions unless you’re going for a weirdly dessert-ish twist (I speak from experience… and that was a very odd lunch). - Hot dogs
The star of the show. You can use regular beef, turkey, chicken, or even plant-based hot dogs—whatever you and your little monsters like best. If you have tiny kids, cocktail sausages make for adorable mini mummy dogs. Try to blot your hot dogs with a paper towel first, just so the dough sticks better (plus, nobody likes a soggy mummy). - Edible eyeballs
These are the magic touch. You’ll find candy eyes in the baking aisle, or sometimes near Halloween displays. They’re cheap, fun, and the whole reason these little snacks turn into actual mummies. If you’re out of candy eyes, just dot a blob of mustard or cream cheese as eyes, or even a couple of mini chocolate chips. No wrong answers, only more fun.
That’s it! Just three things stand between you and a tray full of adorable, crispy Halloween mummy dogs. The best part: swapping brands or types won’t mess things up. So go with what works for you (and what’s on sale, because snack budgets are a thing around here).
How to Make It
Making air fryer Halloween mummy dogs is the kind of project that feels fun, relaxed, and maybe even a little bit silly—which is perfect when you want your kitchen to smell good and your family to come running for snacks.
Here’s how you can whip these up from start to finish, in just four very doable steps. Get your ingredients ready, clear your counter, and prepare for the easiest, most festive dinner you’ll make all fall.
Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
You only need a few things, but a couple of quick tricks make all the difference in how these mummies turn out.
- Unroll and slice the crescent dough: Open the crescent roll tube (brace yourself for the pop!) and lay the dough out flat. Gently separate it into triangles like the package instructs.
- Cutting strips: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice each triangle into several thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide. Try not to stress about making them perfect—mummies are supposed to look a bit ragged anyway.
- Blot the hot dogs: Grab your package of hot dogs (or sausages). Pat each one dry with a paper towel so the dough sticks.
- Ready the toppings: If you have edible candy eyes, keep them handy. Grab mustard, ketchup, or a dab of cream cheese if you’re going for homemade eyes.
At this point, you’ll have a pile of squiggly dough strips and a row of shiny hot dogs—kind of looks like a preschool art project? Don’t worry, it gets cuter.
Step 2: Wrapping the Dogs
This is the fun part, and definitely kid-helper friendly.
- Take one hot dog and a strip of crescent dough.
- Start at one end and gently spiral the strip around and down, slightly overlapping here and there so it looks like messy mummy bandages. Don’t sweat perfection.
- Make sure to leave a small “face” opening—around 1/2 inch—near the top so there’s room to stick on the eyes later.
- Use extra strips for any spots that look bare or if your dough tears (it happens).
- Repeat with the rest of the hot dogs.
The wrapped dogs will look goofy and kind of lumpy before cooking, but that’s exactly why everyone loves them. Just keep wrapping until you run out!
Step 3: Air Frying
Now it’s time for the magic. Air fryers work fast, so you’ll want to keep an eye (ha!) on your mummies.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. A hot fryer gets the dough nice and crispy.
- Arrange the wrapped hot dogs in a single layer in your air fryer basket. They shouldn’t touch—crowding leads to mushy “bandages.” If you need to, cook in batches.
- Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes. Check at the 5-minute mark; you’re looking for golden brown, crispy dough that isn’t underbaked on the bottom.
- No need to flip unless your air fryer cooks unevenly (if it does, just turn them after 4 minutes and finish cooking).
- Tip: If you notice spots that bake faster than others, shuffle things gently or rotate halfway through.
Take them out when the crescent rolls are fully cooked and just a little bit puffed—they’ll look like tiny, edible monsters.
Step 4: Adding the Eyes and Serving
This step makes the mummies come alive. Yes, it’s mostly just an excuse to get a little messy with condiments.
- Let the cooked mummy dogs cool for a couple of minutes so you don’t burn your fingers.
- Take two edible candy eyes and gently press into the “face” space you left earlier. They usually stick just fine, but if they need help, use a dab of mustard or ketchup—think of it as mummy glue.
- Arrange your finished mummies on a platter. Put some ketchup, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce nearby.
- Want to add a Halloween touch? Scatter some plastic spiders or a handful of candy corn around the tray—so festive.
These silly, spooky dogs are best served warm, fresh out of the air fryer. Watch out—they tend to disappear fast, especially when little hands are grabbing for more.
Air Fryer Halloween Mummy Dogs
Ingredients
- Crescent rolls
- Hot dogs
- Edible eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) 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 1/4 inch wide).
- Take one hot dog and start wrapping it with a crescent roll strip, leaving a small gap for the face. Continue wrapping until the hot dog is covered, resembling a mummy. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs and crescent roll strips.
- Place the wrapped hot dogs in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the mummy dogs from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Place the edible eyeballs in the gap you left for the face. If needed, you can 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 or mustard.
