Savory Crawfish Beignets

Name: Savory Crawfish Beignets
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz) package crawfish tail meat; 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 green onion, chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 (16.3 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough; vegetable oil for frying; pinch of paprika + extra for sprinkling; pinch of cayenne pepper + extra for sprinkling

Experience a unique twist on the classic New Orleans beignet with these savory crawfish-stuffed treats. Deep-fried to golden perfection, they're irresistibly delicious and easy to make.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

25 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories449kcal

carbohydrates34g

fat29g

fiber1g

protein13g

sodium915mg

sugar6g

Appetizer Dinner Southern

Ingredients

1 (12 oz) package crawfish tail meat

1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 green onion, chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 (16.3 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough

vegetable oil for frying

pinch of paprika + extra for sprinkling

pinch of cayenne pepper + extra for sprinkling

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together crawfish, Cheddar cheese, green onion, and mayonnaise.

Divide the biscuit dough into 12 pieces and flatten them into rectangles (about 4x5 inches).

Place a scoop of the crawfish mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring the edges of the dough up around the filling, pinching to seal it completely. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

In a large saucepan or fryer, heat oil to 375°F (190°C).

Carefully lower beignets into hot oil and fry until they float to the surface and turn golden on all sides. Flip as needed, about 5 minutes total. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto paper towels to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle paprika and cayenne pepper over the beignets and serve hot.