Serves: Serves 12
Courtesy of: Chef Justin Devillier, La Petite Grocery
Batter
Filling
Instructions:
Batter
Mix all dry ingredients. Add beer slowly until batter is just thicker than pancake batter. Set aside, covered, at room temp for up to 2 hours.
Filling
Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and form into 1/2 ounce balls.
To complete beignets
Heat oil in a fryer or cast iron skillet to 375ºF. Drop crab filling balls in the batter and lift out with a teaspoon. Gently drop them into the oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and hot all the way through.