10-Min Crispy Beignets
Pillowy fried pastry squares dusted in powdered sugar—ready in 10 minutes using store-bought puff pastry. The TikTok shortcut to Cajun beignets that actually tastes homemade.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 pack (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Thaw puff pastry sheets at room temperature for 3 minutes. Cut each sheet into 9 squares (3×3 grid).
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F. Use a thermometer—oil should shimmer but not smoke.
- 3
Carefully slide 3–4 pastry squares into hot oil. Fry 90 seconds per side until puffed and golden brown.
- 4
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining squares.
- 5
Whisk powdered sugar with vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- 6
Toss warm beignets in cinnamon-sugar mix until heavily coated. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- heavy-bottomed skillet (10 inch or larger)
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- whisk
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