Crispy Black Eyed Peas Recipe | Tasting Table
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 3½ cups frozen black-eyed peas
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Directions
  1. In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse the frozen peas under hot water until they are no longer cold to the touch. Shake off the water and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the salt, stir, and set aside for 1 hour.
  2. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat 2 inches of oil until it reaches 350° on a digital thermometer.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, semolina, Old Bay and cayenne pepper. Drain the peas through a colander or sieve, shaking the beans to remove the excess liquid. Turn them out into the seasoned flour and toss to coat.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to remove the peas from the flour, tapping them to remove extra flour, and add the seasoned peas to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried peas to a paper-towel-lined plate and immediately season with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Serve warm.