Crawfish Beignets
Experience the soul of Louisiana with these Crispy Crawfish Beignets. Each fluffy, golden bite is packed with a tantalizing mixture of crawfish tail meat, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, delivering a burst of flavor that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for parties or as a savory snack, these delightful treats will have everyone coming back for more!
ingredients
- 1 (12 oz.) package crawfish tail meat
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 2 (16.3 oz.) cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
- Cayenne pepper, or to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine the crawfish tail meat, shredded Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and chopped green onion. Mix until well combined.
- 2.
Flatten each biscuit dough to form 12 rectangular shapes, about 4x5 inches, using your hands or a rolling pin.
- 3.
Place a generous scoop of the crawfish mixture in the center of each flattened biscuit.
- 4.
Fold and seal all edges carefully to encase the filling completely.
- 5.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F.
- 6.
Gently place the beignets into the hot oil, frying until they float and turn golden brown, about 5 minutes total, flipping as necessary.
- 7.
Transfer the cooked beignets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8.
While warm, sprinkle the tops with paprika and cayenne pepper to taste before serving.
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