Delicious and Fluffy Air Fryer Beignets Recipe

Indulge in the taste of New Orleans with these homemade beignets cooked to a perfect golden brown in an air fryer. These fluffy, pillowy pastries are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in lukewarm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
2. Add eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add flour and salt to form a dough. Add softened butter and knead until smooth.
4. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into squares or rounds.
6. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Place the dough pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
7. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Repeat with remaining dough.
8. Dust the cooked beignets with powdered sugar before serving.

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