Plantain and Black-Eyed Pea Fritters with Spicy Cameroon Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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Golden fried fritters made from mashed ripe plantains and black-eyed peas served alongside a fiery, tangy dipping sauce. This African-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, turns ripe plantains, cooked black-eyed peas, onion into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 African cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large, peeled and mashed ripe plantains
1 cup, mashed cooked black-eyed peas
1 small, finely chopped onion
1, minced garlic clove
1, finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
for frying, about 2 cups vegetable oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp honey
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 large peeled and mashed ripe plantains with 1 cup mashed cooked black-eyed peas, 1 small finely chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Mix well into a thick batter.
Step 2: Heat about 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 4: Serve the warm fritters with the spicy tomato dipping sauce for a flavorful snack or appetizer.