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A closer, vertical view of Weight Watchers-friendly beignets arranged in a paper-lined tray, showcasing their crispy, golden exteriors with a light dusting of powdered sugar. The beignets appear flaky and light, with the warm, inviting texture indicating they were air-fried. The focus on the sugar-dusted tops highlights the treat's tempting sweetness.

WW Friendly Beignets (Air Fryer)

Nesting Lane
WW Friendly Beignets (Air Fryer) Recipe. A quick and easy dessert. Perfectly golden and ready in just minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 7

Equipment

Air Fryer
Silicone Egg Bite Mold
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Blender
Ice Cream Scoop
Parchment Paper
Sifter
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Whisk

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 370° F
  • Spray a 7-cavity silicone egg bite mold with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar, water, egg yolk, melted butter, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg white with an electric mixer on medium speed until it forms soft peaks.
  • Gently fold the beaten egg white into the batter.
  • Use a small-hinged ice cream scoop to fill the mold with batter.
  • Place the mold into the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the mold from the air fryer basket, take the beignets out, and flip them onto a parchment paper round.
  • Put the parchment paper with the beignets back into the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Take the beignets out of the air fryer basket and sprinkle them with powdered sugar.

Notes

5 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 5 Blue Plan and 4 Green Plan
5 WW Freestyle Points and 4 Smart Points
We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 65IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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