Air Fryer Beignets

Air Fryer Beignets is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time in Pastry on YouTube.

Prep: 3 hrs 15 min | Cook: 3 min | Total: 3 hrs 38 min

Cost: $1.72 total, $0.29 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 30 g Granulated sugar (Divided: 15 g in the dough, 15 g for dusting)
  • 5 g Salt (A pinch)
  • 15 g Fresh yeast (Crumble before adding)
  • 1 Egg (At room temperature)
  • 120 ml Whole milk (Room temperature)
  • 30 g Unsalted butter (Soft, cut into small pieces)
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil (To lightly grease the Air Fryer basket)
  • 15 g Powdered sugar (For dusting after cooking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients

    In the mixer bowl, place the flour, the sugar (15 g) on one side and the salt on the other.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Create the well and add the liquids

    Make a well in the center, crumble the fresh yeast into it, add the beaten egg and the milk at room temperature.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Knead the dough and incorporate the butter

    Mix with the mixer until the dough starts to come together, then add the soft butter in several additions while continuing to knead. Knead for a total of 15 minutes until the dough releases from the bowl walls.

    Time: PT15M

  4. First rise

    Let the dough rise for 2 hours in the mixer at 28 °C (or place the bowl near a heater).

    Time: PT2H

    Temperature: 28°C

  5. Degas, shape and second rise

    After the first rise, degas the dough by pressing with a fist, spread it out, cut 10 pieces and roll them into balls by tucking the ends. Cover with a cloth and let rise for 1 hour at room temperature.

    Time: PT1H

  6. Air Fryer cooking

    Lightly brush the Air Fryer basket with 1 tsp oil. Place the dough balls in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes at 180 °C.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Finishing

    Remove the beignets, let them warm for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar or brush with melted butter and roll in powdered sugar.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
180
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
25 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten, egg, milk, butter

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Air Fryer Beignets

Recipe by Once Upon a Time in Pastry

Soft beignets cooked in the Air Fryer, 90 % less oil than traditional frying. A leavened dough, two rise times and ultra‑fast cooking for a golden, light and flavorful result.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
3h 27m
Prep
3m
Cook
25m
Cleanup
3h 55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.72
Total cost
$0.29
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Knead the dough until it releases from the mixer bowl walls.
  • First rise of 2 hours at 28 °C.
  • Form the balls and allow a second rise of 1 hour.
  • Precise cooking of 3 minutes at 180 °C in the Air Fryer.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the Air Fryer with gloves or an insulating sleeve; the basket becomes very hot.
  • Do not let the dough rise too long above 30 °C to avoid over‑proofing.

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