New Orleans Beignet Fries (Printable)

Golden, airy dough fries dusted with sugar, offering a sweet New Orleans-inspired treat.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast

02 - 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

06 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature

07 - 1 large egg

08 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

09 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying

10 - 1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

01 - Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.

02 - Combine sugar, salt, melted butter, milk, and egg with the yeast mixture. Whisk until well blended.

03 - Gradually incorporate flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

04 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

06 - Punch down dough and roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into strips 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long.

07 - Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.

08 - Fry dough strips in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed, about 2–3 minutes per batch.

09 - Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and generously dust with powdered sugar while warm. Serve immediately.

01 -

The fry shape creates way more crispy edges than traditional square beignets, which means more surface area for that golden crunch
Theyre unexpectedly portable for a dessert, making them perfect for sharing while standing around a kitchen island or bringing to brunch

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Let the dough rise in a genuinely warm spot, like near a preheating oven or in a sunny window, because cold dough will fry up dense and disappointing
Dont overcrowd the pot during frying or the oil temperature will drop and youll end up with greasy, sad fries instead of crispy puffy ones

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Sift the powdered sugar over the fries instead of just dumping it, which creates an even coating that looks as beautiful as it tastes
Set up a cooling rack over paper towels instead of just using paper towels alone, because air circulation underneath helps maintain that crunch