Description
These Savory Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce are crispy, golden bites packed with tender crawfish, green onions, and Cajun spices. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they bring the bold flavors of Louisiana straight to your kitchen. Serve them with a creamy, zesty dipping sauce for the ultimate Southern treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beignets
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 pound cooked crawfish tail meat, chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1½ teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
For the Cajun Dipping Sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Crawfish Mixture
- In a bowl, mix the beaten egg, chopped crawfish, green onions, melted butter, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir in the flour until well combined. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when scooped.
- Heat the Oil
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Test the oil by dropping a small piece of batter—it should sizzle and rise immediately.
- Fry the Beignets
- Using a spoon or small scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Make the Cajun Dipping Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish (if using), and hot pepper sauce until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Place the warm crawfish beignets on a serving plate.
- Serve with Cajun dipping sauce and garnish with extra green onions or parsley.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, keep the oil at a consistent 350°F (175°C).
- If using frozen crawfish, thaw and drain before chopping.
- For spicier beignets, add more cayenne or hot sauce to the batter.
- To make ahead, prepare the batter a few hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to fry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Southern-inspired