25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
23. Air Fryer Beignets
Imagine enjoying fluffy beignets covered in powdered sugar, all made easily in your own kitchen. Air frying means you can enjoy these treats with less oil, making them a lighter choice compared to deep-fried versions. You only need a few basic ingredients and an air fryer to make this classic New Orleans dessert at home.
Air fryer beignets are simple to put together, even for beginners. With minimal prep, you can have warm, fresh beignets ready in about half an hour. Making your own lets you skip the trip to the bakery and control the sweetness and ingredients.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes about 12 beignets
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Preparation
- Mix the warm water and the yeast together in a bowl.
- Add the sugar, the egg yolk, and the vanilla extract. Whisk until blended.
- Stir in the flour, the salt, and the melted butter to form a sticky dough.
- Let the dough rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into small squares.
- Spray your air fryer basket with oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Place the squares in the basket with spaces in between, so they do not touch each other.
- Air fry at 350°F for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove and dust the beignets with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Sugar: 4 g
