Crispy Fried Sausage Pastry Bites
Hot dogs wrapped in flaky puff pastry and deep-fried until golden and crisp. Juicy sausage centers with a light, blistered shell make these the ultimate party snack.
Equipment
- 1 | Knife |
- 1 | cutting board |
- 1 | Deep pot or Dutch oven |
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Slotted spoon or spider
Ingredients
- 8 | | hot dogs |
- 1 | sheet | puff pastry | thawed
- | | oil | for deep frying
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry and cut into 1-inch wide strips.
- Wrap each hot dog tightly in a dough strip and seal the seam.
- Trim any excess dough from the ends if needed.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Carefully lower several wrapped sausages into the hot oil.
- Fry 3-4 minutes, turning once, until deeply golden and puffed.
- Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with remaining sausages and serve immediately while hot.
- Tip: Do not overcrowd the pot so the oil temperature stays steady.
Notes
Seal the dough seams well to prevent opening during frying.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat in an air fryer or oven to restore crispness.
Crescent dough can replace puff pastry if preferred.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat in an air fryer or oven to restore crispness.
Crescent dough can replace puff pastry if preferred.