Beignet Fries Powdered Sugar (Printable Version)
Crispy golden beignet strips topped with powdered sugar for a sweet, shareable snack.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Frying
09 - 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
→ For Serving
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
# How To Make:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended and smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until a soft, pliable dough forms.
04 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long to resemble fries.
05 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
06 - Fry the dough strips in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
07 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
08 - While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar, coating all sides evenly.
09 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal taste and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The exterior crunch gives way to impossibly tender centers, like biting into clouds that somehow survived a hot oil bath
- They come together faster than traditional beignets, and the fry shape means more surface area for that sugar coating we all secretly want covering everything
02 -
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling. It relaxes the gluten and makes cutting so much easier without springing back
- Your first batch might look imperfect. Use it as a temperature test for the oil and adjust before continuing with the rest
03 -
- Use a thermometer instead of guessing the oil temperature. It makes the difference between perfect fries and greasy disappointments
- Keep a bowl of ice water nearby. If you burn yourself, you will be glad it is there instead of running to the sink in a panic