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Vanilla Sugar Beignet Bites

Fluffy bite-sized beignets coated in fragrant vanilla sugar and fried until perfectly golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Fried Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beignet Bites
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil for frying
Vanilla Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Combine sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and powdered sugar for the coating.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients separately and combine with dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Drop small portions of dough into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
  6. Drain briefly and toss warm beignets in vanilla sugar coating.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For the best texture, coat the beignet bites while they are still warm from frying.