Bean Fritters
Crispy, golden bean fritters made from blended black-eyed peas, seasoned with onion and spices. A popular West African snack that's easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- ½ medium onion
- ½ small scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Soak the 1 cup dried black-eyed peas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse well.
- 2
In a blender, combine the soaked peas, 0.5 medium onion (chopped), 0.5 small scotch bonnet pepper (seeded), 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 cup water. Blend until smooth, scraping down as needed.
- 3
Transfer the batter to a bowl. If it's too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it drops slowly from a spoon. Beat the batter with a spoon for 2 minutes to incorporate air.
- 4
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a drop of batter sizzles immediately, about 350°F.
- 5
Drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches without crowding. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side, turning once.
- 6
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
Tools you’ll need
- blender
- deep skillet
- slotted spoon
- mixing bowl
- paper towels
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