Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flaky croissant dough fried to golden perfection, dusted with sweet powdered sugar, and served warm with your favorite topping. These Fried Croissant Beignets are a simple yet decadent treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Beignets:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated croissant dough or crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
For Dusting:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
For Serving:
- Honey or jam (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Dough: Lightly flour a work surface and unroll the croissant dough, pressing the perforations together to seal. Gently roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut and Fry: Cut the dough into 2–3 inch squares or desired shapes. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the dough pieces for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Dust and Serve: Drain the beignets on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon, and serve warm with honey or jam.
Notes
- For a bakery-style finish, drizzle with melted chocolate or glaze.
- Best served fresh, but can be reheated in a toaster oven to revive crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
