Description
A simple and delicious fried black-eyed peas recipe that’s perfect as a side dish or snack. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these peas are packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add cooked black-eyed peas to the skillet.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over the peas.
- Stir well to coat the peas evenly with the spices.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Use canned black-eyed peas for convenience, but drain and rinse them well before cooking.
- Adjust the spices to your taste preference.
- For extra crispiness, let the peas sit undisturbed for a few minutes while frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fried black-eyed peas, crispy black-eyed peas, Southern side dish, easy snack recipe