Air Fryer Beignets
These golden, pillowy beignets are crispy outside and soft inside. A delightful treat that brings a taste of New Orleans right to your kitchen.
Equipment
- air fryer
- Pizza Cutter
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Warm Milk (about 110 degrees F)
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg, room temperature
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of the granulated sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy and bubbly, which tells you the yeast is active.
- Whisk the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and remaining granulated sugar into the yeast mixture until smooth. Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 3 to 4 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch the dough down gently. Roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into roughly 2-inch squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. You should get about 20 to 24 pieces.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches to avoid crowding, place the beignets in a single layer with a little space between each one. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 4 minutes, then carefully flip each beignet and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until they are puffed up and golden brown all over.
- Transfer the hot beignets to a plate and immediately dust them very generously with powdered sugar on all sides. Repeat with the remaining dough. Serve right away while warm and pillowy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 1g
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