Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 package (8g) active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) butter
  • 6 tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (64g) powdered sugar

Instruction

  • To make the dough, begin by combining yeast, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and the milk in the bowl of a stand mixer. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small bowl and combine well with the eggs and the vanilla
  • Add the rest of the granulated sugar, the flour, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  • Beat on low speed for about 1 minute until just incorporated then drizzle in the egg and butter mixture.
  • Continue beating on medium speed for about 4 minutes until an elastic and smooth dough forms.
  • Form the dough into a ball and place it into a large bowl that has been lightly greased. Cover and let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it to a quarter-inch thick.
  • Cut the dough with a round cookie cutter. You can also slice into rectangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  • Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the beignets to the air fryer. Leave space between the beignets and coat them with melted butter or canola spray.
  • Air fry the beignets for 4 minutes, turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Place the beignets on a cooling rack. Brush the warm pastries with more melted butter, then dust with powdered sugar.