New Orleans-Style Beignets with Cinnamon Sugar

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Light, airy doughnuts dusted with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend, perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras with a classic New Orleans treat. This French-inspired Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs All-purpose flour, Sugar, Baking powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 French cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup melted butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares. Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (350°F).
  4. Step 4: Fry the beignets in batches for 2 minutes per side, until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Dust the warm beignets generously with the sugar mixture.

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