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Air-Fryer Beignets
Pillowy beignets emerge golden and puffed from the air fryer, their tender crumb scented with vanilla and butter. A final brush of melted butter and a snowfall of confectioners' sugar delivers a sweet, melt-in-the-mouth finish.
- Total
- 44 min
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 14 min
- Serves
- 10
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 253
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbs
- 39g
- Fat
- 9g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 14g
- Sodium
- 133mg
Ingredients
- .5 cup whole milk, warmed (100-110°F)
- 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Combine milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a measuring cup. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add flour, salt and the remaining 5 tablespoons granulated sugar. Beat on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Whisk egg, egg yolk, vanilla and 4 tablespoons melted butter together in a measuring cup or small bowl until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until the dough forms a loose ball around the hook and is smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead, adding a little more flour, if needed, until it forms a smooth ball. Transfer to a lightly greased large bowl. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm draft-free place (80-85°F) until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll out into a 10-inch square; cut into 20 rectangles. Cover lightly with a kitchen towel and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray. Add 4 to 6 dough pieces to the basket, placing them 1/2 inch apart. Coat the dough pieces lightly with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the beignets over, coat with cooking spray and cook until the other side is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Brush the beignets with some of the remaining melted butter. Transfer to a serving platter and immediately dust with confectioners' sugar. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.