Description
Louisiana’s signature crispy crawfish beignets bring savory magic to classic New Orleans street fare. Spicy jalapeño cheddar dip creates a zesty companion, letting you savor bold Southern comfort in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) crawfish tails, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish and Frying:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Craft a robust batter by whisking together dry ingredients, creating a seasoned foundation with flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Fold chopped crawfish tails, beaten egg, milk, and finely sliced green onions into the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive, textured batter develops.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to precisely 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, carefully drop batter portions into the sizzling oil, creating bite-sized spheres that will transform into golden-brown morsels.
- Fry the beignets in manageable batches, rotating occasionally to achieve an even, crisp exterior for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Extract the beignets using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels, which will help maintain their crunchiness.
- Prepare the zesty dipping sauce by blending cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced jalapeño, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange the crispy crawfish beignets on a serving platter, accompanied by the vibrant jalapeño cheddar dip, ready to be enjoyed immediately while warm and crunchy.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely to ensure the perfect batter consistency for crispy, light beignets.
- Pat crawfish tails dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture and soggy texture.
- Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform beignet sizes and even cooking.
- Experiment with alternative proteins like shrimp or crab for diverse flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg