Crispy pea fritters
These golden Crispy Pea Fritters are packed with sweet peas, fresh herbs, and spices. Perfect as a vegetarian, gluten-free snack or light meal, they're crispy outside and soft inside—ideal with yogurt dip or lemon wedges.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups green peas fresh or frozen, thawed
- ½ cup scallions or red onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chickpea flour or other flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Mash peas coarsely. Add onion, garlic, herbs, spices, zest, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in eggs, then stir in flour and baking powder.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium.
- Drop 2 tbsp batter per fritter. Flatten slightly and cook 3–4 min each side until golden.
- Drain on paper towel and serve warm with dips.
Notes
- Great for kids and lunchboxes.
- Make-ahead friendly and freezer-safe.
- Serve with salad, roasted veggies, or grain bowls.
- Can be shaped into mini fritters for party appetizers.