air fryer beignets

A healthier version of deep fried New Orleans style beignets.

Air Fryer Beignets

milk

(8 grams) active dry yeast

eggs

(85 grams) butter

(75 grams) granulated sugar

½ cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour

salt

vanilla extract

(64 grams) powdered sugar

To make the dough, begin by combining yeast, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and the milk in the bowl of a stand mixer. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small bowl and combine well with the eggs and the vanilla

Add the rest of the granulated sugar, the flour, and salt to the yeast mixture.

Beat on low speed for about 1 minute until just incorporated then drizzle in the egg and butter mixture.

Continue beating on medium speed for about 4 minutes until an elastic and smooth dough forms.

Form the dough into a ball and place it into a large bowl that has been lightly greased. Cover and let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it to a quarter-inch thick.

Cut the dough with a round cookie cutter. You can also slice into rectangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the beignets to the air fryer. Leave space between the beignets and coat them with melted butter or canola spray.

Air fry the beignets for 4 minutes, turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until golden brown.

Place the beignets on a cooling rack. Brush the warm pastries with more melted butter, then dust with powdered sugar.

Definitely not enough liquid in the dough. The dough was extremely stiff - even after I Added a couple tablespoons of water. The taste was okay.

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These delicious air fryer beignets are crispy, fluffy and coated with melted butter and powdered sugar and are easily made at home.

Easy Air Fryer Beignets

Enjoy a taste of New Orleans with Air Fryer Beignets. The easy-to-make dough is air-fried into pillows of fluffy pastry and dusted with powdered sugar, making them the perfect dessert to serve with coffee. You’ll love these sweet square-shaped donuts!

whole milk ((110-120F) (80 milliliters))

granulated sugar ((66 grams))

active dry yeast

all-purpose flour ((240 grams))

unsalted butter (melted (57 grams))

Cooking spray

Powdered sugar (for dusting)

In a small bowl, combine the milk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and yeast. Whisk together and let the yeast bloom for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is very foamy on top.

Add the flour and remaining ¼ cup of sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the yeast mixture, egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium-low and mix until a smooth dough has formed, about 5 minutes. Stop and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed.

Shape the dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm spot (about 75F) until visibly puffed, 1 to 1½ hours. (The dough won’t quite double in size but should be about 50% larger.)

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Stretch and roll the dough into a 6x8-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into three strips, lengthwise (2x8”), then into fourths, crosswise, creating twelve 2” squares.

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.

Working in batches, spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add 4 to 6 squares, leaving space between each, then brush evenly with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Air fryer for 6 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. (Check them after 3 minutes and brush with more butter if they aren’t browning evenly.) Remove from the basket and immediately dust with powdered sugar. Continue cooking the remaining squares. These are best served hot, so I suggest serving each batch right out of the air fryer while making the next.

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