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Red kidney beans in fried batter tastes good

Red kidney beans in fried batter tastes good

Learn how to cook red kidney beans to prepare them for use in the best fried fritter recipe ever. Our family-friendly recipe will get everyone excited about red kidney beans and African spices.

Red kidney beans in fried batter tastes good


Make and share this red kidney bean fritter recipe. Red kidney beans and spices fried in a batter never tasted better. Red bean fritters are the perfect combination of red beans and spices.


Red Kidney Bean Fritters Recipe

Red kidney bean fritters are a fried African snack recipe made with red kidney beans and spices. Learn how to make a tasty African recipe of red kidney bean fritters with Chic African Culture.

Prep time: Cook time: Total time:

Ingredients
1 15 ounce can red beans with all liquid drained
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Oil for frying

Directions
In large bowl add all ingredients and mix well until a soft dough forms. Form into golf ball size dough and flatten, fry until brown about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil, serve as a snack.

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The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

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