Black-eyed pea fritters are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. These fritters are made with a combination of black-eyed peas, spices, and herbs, and are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture before being fried until golden brown. The result is a delicious and satisfying treat that is sure to please everyone at the table.
This article features three unique recipes for black-eyed pea fritters. The first recipe is a classic version that uses simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. The second recipe adds a spicy kick with the inclusion of hot pepper sauce, creating a flavorful and fiery fritter. The third recipe incorporates sweet corn and bell peppers, resulting in a colorful and flavorful fritter that is perfect for a summer gathering.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile black-eyed pea fritters. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or hot pepper sauce, for an extra burst of flavor. These fritters are also a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas, making them a budget-friendly and sustainable dish. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create these delectable black-eyed pea fritters in your own kitchen!
BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper and garlic and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2/3 of the black-eyed peas and mash all the ingredients together with a potato masher. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Add the flour, egg, green onion, oregano, lemon zest, cayenne, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to the pea mixture. Fold in the cheese and remaining black-eyed peas. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide the batter into 12 portions using a 1 1/2-ounce portion scoop. Press into flat 1/2-inch-thick discs and coat in the remaining breadcrumbs.
- Wipe out the skillet. Heat the remaining oil and, in batches, sear the fritters until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Place on a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Top with the onion jam and garnish with the green onions.
- Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, lemon zest, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the onions start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes
- Add the coriander, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and half the lemon juice and turn the heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to cook down and the liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Add 1/3 cup water every 10 minutes and continue to cook until the onions are thick and golden brown, about 55 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and the lemon juice and cook until the brown sugar melts, 3 to 5 minutes more. Season to taste.
BLACK EYED PEA FRITTERS
Steps:
- In a large, deep frying pan, heat about 1/2-inch of oil to 350 degrees F.
- Mash cooked peas in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Shape into fritters, whatever size you desire. Carefully add fritters to the hot oil and fry until golden on 1 side. Carefully turn fritters over and continue frying until golden on the second side and cooked through in the middle. Remove and let drain on paper towels. Serve.
BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS WITH HOT PEPPER SAUCE
While bean fritters are thought to have their origin in Nigeria, one can find them throughout West Africa. Inspired by the black-eyed pea fritters served at the Gambian-Cameroonian restaurant Bennachin in New Orleans, I whipped up this dish.
Provided by Bryant Terry
Categories Food Processor Vegetable Side Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Legume Deep-Fry Vegan New Year's Day Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Juneteenth
Yield Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- • Remove the skins from the beans by adding them to a large bowl, filling the bowl with water, agitating the beans, and fishing out the skins that float to the top with a fine mesh strainer. Rinse beans well.
- • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the beans, onion, peanuts, thyme, cayenne, vinegar, water, and salt and pulse until completely smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- • Preheat the oven to 200° F.
- • Remove the batter from the refrigerator, add the bell pepper and cornmeal, and beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
- • In a medium-size saucepan over high heat, warm the coconut oil until hot but not smoking, about 5 minutes.
- • Lower the oil to medium high, and in batches of 5, spoon the batter into the oil, 1 tablespoon at a time. Fry, stirring around, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. If necessary, adjust the temperature to ensure that the fritters do not cook too quickly.
- • Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate and allow them to drain. Transfer the drained fritters to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
- • Serve hot with Hot Pepper Sauce .
BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS WITH HOT PEPPER RELISH
Categories Bean Pepper Appetizer Breakfast Side Fry Cocktail Party Vegetarian Pea Bell Pepper Hot Pepper Deep-Fry Party Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 36 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Soak peas for fritters:
- Put peas in water to cover by 2 inches and soak 8 hours. Drain in a colander.
- Make relish:
- Purée bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, chile, and salt in 2 batches in a food processor.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir in purée (use caution as it will splatter). Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Make fritters:
- Purée peas, onion, and chile in food processor until as smooth as possible, then blend in egg and salt. With motor running, add 3 tablespoons water and blend until smooth and fluffy (add remaining tablespoon water if necessary to form a batter just thin enough to drop from a spoon).
- Fry fritters:
- Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy pot (preferably cast-iron) until thermometer registers 360°F. Working in batches of 8, gently drop tablespoons of batter into hot oil, using a small spoon to scrape batter from tablespoon. Fry, stirring constantly (to prevent fritters from browning too quickly), until golden, about 2 minutes, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 360°F between batches.
Tips:
- To make sure the fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, be sure to heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying. You can check the temperature of the oil by dropping a small piece of batter into it. If the batter sizzles and rises to the top, the oil is hot enough.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fritters will not cook evenly.
- Be careful not to overcook the fritters. They should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy, but not hard.
- Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce. The hot pepper sauce provided in the recipe is a great option, but you could also use another sauce such as ranch dressing or ketchup.
Conclusion:
Black-eyed pea fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a meal on their own. With their crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior, these fritters are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give black-eyed pea fritters a try. You won't be disappointed.
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