Since beignets are made of deep-fried pastry dough, don't be surprised if they taste like donuts!
Are there any differences between the two? Yes, in fact. First, the texture. Beignets have a lighter, pillowier texture than french fries, despite being both fried.
There are differences in how they are presented as well. Traditional donuts are circular with a hole in the center.
However, because they are cut into little squares, beignets are easy to pick up and devour in one mouthful.