Gluten-Free Beignets with Powdered Sugar

These quick gluten-free beignets are drop-style: a soft baking powder dough spooned into hot oil and fried until puffed and golden, then dusted with powdered sugar. They are best eaten warm, within minutes of frying.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Total: 40 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This medium desserts recipe yields 4 servings in about 40 minutes (20 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, granulated sugar, gluten-free baking powder — and walks through 7 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more desserts recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Beignets with Powdered Sugar: When preparing this desserts recipe, to ensure this recipe remains gluten-free, always use gluten-free ingredients and prepare it in a clean environment. Be mindful of shared utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Beignets with Powdered Sugar: This recipe is designed to be entirely free from gluten-containing grains. Using a gluten-free flour blend is crucial for achieving the correct texture.

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Instructions

1 In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. This dry mixture will form the base of your beignet dough.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter or coconut oil, and pure vanilla extract until smooth. This wet mixture will be incorporated into the dry ingredients to create a cohesive dough.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined and a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough beignets.
4 Heat the neutral oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil temperature by dropping a tiny bit of dough; it should sizzle immediately and float to the surface.
5 Carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry the beignets for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are puffed up and a beautiful golden brown color. They should feel light and airy.
6 Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried beignets from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil. This allows them to cool slightly and maintain their crispiness.
7 Once the beignets have cooled enough to handle but are still warm, generously dust them with powdered sugar. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

10g

Protein

51g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Fiber

135mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Keep the oil close to 350°F. Hotter oil browns the outside before the center cooks.
Use two spoons to drop the soft dough so the beignets come out round and even.
Dust them with powdered sugar labeled gluten-free while still warm, as step 7 says, so it clings.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Beignets with Powdered Sugar?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, granulated sugar, gluten-free baking powder before they go into Gluten-Free Beignets with Powdered Sugar. To ensure this recipe remains gluten-free, always use gluten-free ingredients and prepare it in a clean environment. Be mindful of shared utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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