Jul 17 2026
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Black-eyed Pea Fritters Recipe

Time40m
Serves5

five falafel style black-eyed pea fritters served w/ pepper jelly

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Ingredients

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Fritters

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Black-Eyed Peas

    Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water. Drain and rinse well.

  2. 2

    Make Fritter Mixture

    In a large bowl, mash the soaked black-eyed peas with a fork or a potato masher. Stir in the chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, flour, baking powder, and water until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Fritters

    Shape the mixture into small patties or fritters, about 2 inches in diameter.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  5. 5

    Fry Fritters

    Carefully place the fritters in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with pepper jelly.

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