New Orleans Inspired Beignets

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

New Orleans Inspired Beignets
cuisine icon Cuisine
American, European, French
cuisine icon Difficulty
Medium
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Air Fry
cuisine icon Keywords
8 - 10 people; 16 - 20 beignets, air fry, american, butter, dough, egg, egg yolk, european, flour, french, Instant Pot Culinary Team, jam, jam for serving, medium, package yeast, powdered sugar, salt, sugar, vanilla, vegetable oil spray, whole milk

serving icon Servings
8 - 10 People; 16 - 20 Beignets
Ingredients
  • 1 c whole milk
  • 1 package yeast
  • ¾ c sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 3 ½ c flour
  • 2 c powdered sugar
  • Vegetable oil spray
  • Jam for serving
Instructions
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine room temperature whole milk, yeast, and 2 tbsp of the sugar. Allow the yeast to bloom for 5 minutes , or until frothy and fragrant.
  • With the dough hook, beat in the eggs, melted butter, salt, vanilla, and sugar until combined.
  • Slowly incorporate the flour on low speed until a soft, pliable dough forms. Add in a tablespoon of flour at a time if it’s too sticky to handle, or a tablespoon of milk at a time if it is crumbly.
  • Knead the dough on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until smooth. Place in a clean mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise in a warm place for two hours or until doubled in size.
  • Lightly flour the work surface and roll dough to a ½ inch thick square.
  • Cut the dough into equal 2x2 inch squares.
  • Preheat on the Air Fry function. Place beignets in a single layer, careful not to overlap. Spray with vegetable oil spray.
  • Air Fry at 330°F for 9-11 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl add the powdered sugar. When the beignets are done, immediately toss in the powdered sugar bowl.
  • Continue air frying until all beignets are cooked.
  • Serve warm with jam on the side. Enjoy!
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