Description

A quick and easy breakfast hack using store-bought biscuit dough to create crispy, pillowy beignets in the air fryer without the mess of deep frying.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough (6–8 biscuits)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes.
Slice each biscuit in half or quarters, depending on desired size.
In a shallow bowl, mix the melted butter and vanilla extract (if using).
Toss the biscuit pieces in the butter mixture until fully coated.
In a separate small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Roll the butter-coated dough pieces in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Place the coated dough pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded.
Cook for 6-8 minutes, checking at 6 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the air fryer while hot and immediately dust generously with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure proper air circulation. Preheating is essential to prevent sticking and ensure a crispy exterior. Sugar burns quickly, so check early if your air fryer runs hot. For a double coating, drop hot beignets into the powdered sugar bowl.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 beignets per servi
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 250
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

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