Deep Fried Black Eyed Peas

Deep Fried Black Eyed Peas
  • 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 onion, cut into large dice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • canola oil for frying
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt


  1. Place the black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
  2. The next day, drain and rinse the peas. Pour in enough water to cover the peas by 3-inches, then stir in the onion, bay leaves, and jalapeno pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the peas are tender but not mushy, 40 to 50 minutes. Add more water if needed to keep the peas covered while cooking. Drain the peas in a colander set in the sink, and spread them onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels or dish towels to drain. Discard bay leaves, and refrigerate the peas until ready to fry.
  3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Carefully pour about 1 1/2 cups of peas into the hot oil per batch, and fry until crisp, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove the peas, drain on paper towels, and toss the hot peas in a bowl with seafood seasoning and kosher salt. Serve hot.

05/06/2018
Deep Fried Black Eyed Peas, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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