Air Fryer Beignets

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Sweet, fluffy air fryer beignets take on a wholesome aspect since they're not deep-fried.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
7
Yield:
7 beignets
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 large egg, separated, divided

  • 1 ½ teaspoons melted butter

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). Spray a 7-cavity silicone egg bite mold with nonstick spray.

  2. Whisk flour, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar, water, egg yolk, melted butter, baking powder, vanilla, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined.

  3. Beat egg white in a small bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold egg white into batter. Scoop batter into the prepared mold with a small-hinged ice cream scoop. Place the mold into the air fryer basket.

  4. Fry in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Remove mold from the basket carefully; pop beignets out and flip over onto a parchment paper round.

  5. Place parchment round with beignets back into the air fryer basket. Cook for an additional 4 minutes. Remove beignets from the air fryer basket and dust with confectioners' sugar.

    a close up view of fresh air fryer beignets dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
2g Fat
16g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.