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Transform frozen peas into these flavourful Pea Fritters in just a few simple steps. Perfect for a snack or as part of a main meal, these fritters are sure to become a new favourite.
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Reasons to Love these Fritters
- Kid-friendly - With their vibrant green colour and finger food format, these pea fritters are sure to capture the attention of kids. My own children used to call them "green pancakes" and requested them time and time again!
- Easy to Make: With just a handful of ingredients, they are a simple and quick meal option for busy parents.
- Versatile: Serve as a snack, for breakfast or even as part of a main course.
- Customisable: You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your preference or needs. For example if you have a dairy allergy or are serving these fritters to a baby, you can omit the cheese and enhance the flavour with lemon zest and mint. Other complementary flavours, such as garlic, dill or chilli flakes can also be added.
Ingredient Information (with Alternative Suggestions)
For the full recipe, with ingredient amounts, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Frozen Peas - The star ingredient! Provides sweetness and a tender texture. If you don't have frozen peas you can use fresh peas or canned peas (drained and rinsed) as a substitute.
- Eggs - Used to bind the fritters together. No egg replacement has been tested but I would suggest trying a flax or chia egg.
- Spring Onion (Scallions) - Provides a mild onion flavour. If you don't have scallions you can replace them with some chives or some sautéed onion or alternatively just skip them.
- All Purpose / Plain Flour - You can replace the plain flour and baking soda with self-raising flour. No gluten-free flours have been tested but I have successfully made other fritter recipes using chickpea flour.
- Baking Powder- Helps to give the fritters a lighter texture and crispier exterior.
- Feta Cheese - Adds a salty and tangy flavour to the fritters. You can replace it with some grated parmesan cheese for a different taste or you can skip it altogether. If skipping I recommend adding extra flavour with salt (skip for baby) and some extra herbs such as mint.
- Parsley - Adds a fresh flavour to the fritters and can be replaced with mint, cilantro or dill for a different flavour profile.
Step by Step Instructions & Cooking Tips
- Cook Peas: Boil (2-3 min), steam (3-5 mins) or microwave (3-4 mins) until peas are tender but still slight firm. Drain and run under cold water.
Top Tip - You don't want to overcook the peas as they can become mushy and lose their vibrant green colour. Running the peas under cold water also helps to preserve their colour. - Blend: Add the eggs, spring onion and half of the peas to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined.
- Combine: Add the blended mixture to a large bowl and fold through the remaining peas, feta cheese, parsley, flour and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
Top Tip - Don't be tempted to over-mix here as this can result in tough and dense fritters. Small lumps in the batter are okay and actually can be desirable as they can help create a lighter texture.
Top Tip - Half the peas are blended into the mixture and the rest are stirred in. This provides the fritter with a nice bit of texture. If your child doesn't like "bits" in their food then you can choose to blend all the peas into the batter. - Fry: Add the oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and drop it into the pan. Flatten slightly and repeat with more tablespoons of the mixture Cook for 2-3 min on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Top Tip - Avoid overcrowding the pan as this can lead to uneven cooking and make it difficult to get a crispy exterior.
Serving Suggestions
These pea fritters are incredibly versatile and can be served as a delicious savoury breakfast, packed in a lunchbox, or as part of a main meal.
I love to dish them up with a variety of dips such as mint yogurt dip, smoked paprika dip or avocado dip. or you could also try plain yoghurt mixed with lemon juice, lemon zest and freshly chopped herbs.
To complete the meal, try serving them with vegetables or a salad. For an extra protein boost, add some smoked salmon and/or a poached egg on top.
They also make a great alternative to baked falafel in a wrap. Simply add them to pitta bread along with some lettuce leaves, shredded carrot and cucumber. Top with a refreshing lemon yogurt dip and you have got yourself a delicious lunch or dinner option.
Recipe FAQs
Pop the fritters in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To freeze, I like to individually wrap them, add them to a freezable container/zip lock bag and freeze them for up to 2 months.
These pea fritters can be served to babies from 6 months, depending on the stage of their development and feeding method used. However, it is important to make some slight modifications and considerations when preparing them.
Firstly, these fritters contain dairy, wheat and egg, all of which are common allergens. Therefore it is important to introduce them separately before offering these fritters to your baby.
Secondly, peas can be a choking hazard for babies. To minimise the risk, you can either blend all the peas or roughly chop/pulse/mash them to maintain some texture in the fritters.
Lastly, while feta cheese adds flavour to the fritters, it is very high in sodium, and it is advisable to skip it. Instead, you could add chopped mint and lemon zest to enhance the flavour.
*Informational purposes only. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen here.
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Pea Fritters
Ingredients
- 400g (3 cups) Frozen Peas
- 3 Eggs
- 120g (1 cup) All Purpose / Plain Flour See note 1
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Spring onion (Scallion) ,chopped
- 55g (⅓ cup) Crumbled Feta Cheese See note 2
- 2 tablespoon Chopped Parsley See note 3
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Boil the peas for 2-3 minutes, or until peas are tender, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Add the eggs, spring onion and half of the peas to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. *SEE NOTE 4
- Add the blended mixture to a large mixing bowl and fold through the remaining peas, feta cheese, parsley, flour and baking powder. Stir until just combined. *SEE NOTE 5
- Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and drop it into the pan. Flatten slightly and repeat with more tablespoons of the mixture. Cook for 2-3 min on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
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Recipe Notes
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder with self-raising flour.
- Skip the feta cheese if serving a baby (due to high sodium content), can be replaced with lemon zest and chopped mint.
- Parsley can be replaced or mixed with other herbs such as mint or basil.
- If serving a baby mash or pulse the remaining peas to minimise choking risk. If your kids don't like texture then you can blend all the peas into the mixture
- Don't be tempted to over-mix the batter as this can result in tough and dense fritters. Small lumps in the batter are okay and actually can be desirable as they can help create a lighter texture.
Charity
I love this recipe and look forward to having it as a staple. Me and my toddler loved them! I didn’t have feta, so I replaced with a shredded cheese I had, and I didn’t have green onion so I replaced with minced white onion. I also added thyme because I didn’t have parsley. I enjoyed them a lot! Of course they are “bland” but it’s a recipe for toddlers. We both enjoyed the natural tastes of the fritters. Thank you for this!
Amy
Thanks Charity, I'm delighted you any your little one enjoyed them 🙂
Hayley
Very yummy and I can't wait to let my 9 month old try them. Left out the feta but found that they were a bit bland so I sprinkled with corse sea salt while still hot.
Amy
THanks Hayley, hope your little one enjoyed them too 🙂
Casey Cripps
I made these for my 8 month old as finger food and she loved them. She actually snatched one off my that I was eating! I've made loads and frozen them but how will I reheat them once I've defrosted them?
I gave 4 stars because they tasted slightly floury but I'm not sure if this was my fault or not!
Amy
Thanks Casey, glad your little one liked them. Thaw them in the refrigerator and then gently pan fry or heat in the oven. 🙂
Helen
Fabulous recipe, which has just been devoured by the whole family in one sitting. Our batter was incredibly stretchy and sticky - was that right? The flavour was very good.
Nikki
Just made these for my 10month, switched the feta for some cheddar and added some sweetcorn as I didn't have enough peas and he absolutely loved them, just making a list of the other recipes I'm going to try!
Thank you.x.
Amy
Thanks Nikki, so glad he enjoyed them. Happy New Year 🙂
Brett
I was looking for a new way to serve veggies to my crew and stubbles across these pea fritters. They were absolutely a hit! We were all surprised how much we actually liked eating peas! They actually don’t even taste like peas but more like corn fritters or doughy, crispy hush puppies. Try them. You will not be disappointed!
Amy
Thanks for taking the time to rate and leave a lovely comment, Brett. So happy they were a hit 🙂
Charlie
Delicious and easy to make
Amy
Thanks Charlie, glad you enjoyed them!
Ayo Yoga
This is SOOOOO good!!! I just made them and my hubby and I are already devouring them. Can't wait to see what my little one (7 months old) thinks when she wakes up.
Thank you!
Ayo Yoga
PS - Has anyone made it vegan? I usually stick to plant based cooking and wonder if I could successfully replace the eggs with flax/water instead.
Amy
I haven't tried an egg replacer in this recipe but have used chia eggs in other vegetable fritter recipes with success.
Elva Thompson
I am a vegan and I use two tablespoons of chia seed to replace one egg. You might have to add a little water because chia absorb fluids. Make to the consistency you want. I use chia as an egg replacement in all of my nut, quinoa, bean burgers and banana bread. Works great.
Amy
Hi Ayo, I'm so happy you all enjoyed these 🙂
Marwa
My toddler is picky he did not like it
Amy
Hi Marwa, that is a shame he did not like it. Did you try them? Did you like them?
Allie
These are so tasty! Do you know if they are suitable for freezing ?
Amy
Thanks Allie, yes you can freeze them 🙂
Ijeoma Verberckmoes
I am making this recipe today. A question I had was: can I make the mixture beforehand (eg. in the morning to fry them up and serve at dinnertime) or would the baking soda in the mixture not work out well?
Amy
Hi Ljeoma, I haven't actually tried so can't say for sure. However, the baking soda will start to react as soon as it comes into contact with the wet ingredients and will get less and less effective the longer you leave it. The fritters may just be a little denser.
Ijeoma Verberckmoes
I made them by mixing in the dry ingredients just before frying them (I mixed the rest beforehand already). My husband was a fan and my daughter (she's quite picky) tried them at least. I hope she'll get used to this new taste because it's full of good stuff 🙂
Lily
Forget the kiddies, I love these in Buddha bowls.
Amy
Fab! Glad you like them Lily 🙂
Paloma Riani
This recipe is amazing! So flavorful! The baby loved it!
Amy
Thanks Paloma, so glad your little one enjoyed them 🙂
Elaine Hoppner
Hi there, could I substitute self-raising flour with oat flour?
Amy
Hi Elaine, I'm sorry without trying I can't really say how it would work. Sorry.
Ali Murphy
my son has cerebral palsy and has a lot of trouble with picking up finger foods. Lately, he has gotten so frustrated that he can’t do it that he is refusing to eat (he still takes bottles). I made these for lunch and they are sturdy enough for him to grasp and he is devouring them!!! Thank you so much!
Amy
Hi Ali, I'm so glad this recipe was a success for him. These banana blueberry fritters may be another good option and for breakfast these fruity oat bites might be successful.
Lindsey
This is a fantastic recipe! First time around I had to make it with sweetcorn as I didn't have peas and I reduced the amount of cheese as I had goats cheese instead of feta, but my daughter (and I) loved them!
Amy
That is great, Lindsey. Thank you 🙂
Abbi
I made them quite differently, so I can't rate them. 😉 I used corn flour, because it's what I had and increased the egg to help it stay together. She can't have cheese and I didn't use onion. They were a hit with my daughter and husband!
Abbi BraytonAbbi
I also used snap peas and blended the entire pea. It worked well!
Amy
Great to know, thanks Abbi 🙂