Description
These Easy Green Pea Patties are a delicious, healthy, and simple snack or appetizer made with mashed potatoes, green peas, and aromatic spices. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they make a perfect vegan treat, cooked effortlessly in an air fryer for a low-fat result.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 1 large boiled potato (approximately 1.25 cups mashed)
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger (approximately 2 tsp, chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (approximately 3 tsp, chopped)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Others
- Olive oil for sautéing and brushing
- Cooking spray (optional, for air frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the peas: Add the frozen green peas to a small bowl and cover them with enough water to submerge them completely. This will help soften them slightly before mixing.
- Cook the potato: Boil or bake a large potato until fully cooked through. If using a leftover baked potato, warm it in the microwave until hot to facilitate easy mashing.
- Mash the potato: Place the warm potato in a bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork until smooth, forming the base of the patty mix.
- Chop aromatics: Peel and finely chop the red onion, ginger, and garlic while the potato is cooking, preparing them for sautéing.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic for about 8 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Combine ingredients: Add the sautéed aromatics to the mashed potato bowl along with the smoked paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and turmeric. Drain the peas and add them as well.
- Mix the batter: Thoroughly mix all ingredients by hand until a cohesive mixture forms, distributing the peas and spices evenly throughout.
- Shape patties: Take a tablespoon or two of the mixture and form it into a round patty, then flatten slightly with your hands. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Prepare for cooking: Lightly spray the patties with cooking spray or brush them with olive oil to help them crisp during cooking.
- Cook the patties: Preheat an air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for about 15 minutes, turning halfway if desired, until golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen peas with fresh peas if available, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- The patties can also be pan-fried in a little oil if an air fryer is not available, approximately 3-4 minutes per side on medium heat.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your spice tolerance.
- These patties make a great snack or appetizer served with yogurt dip or chutney.
- Leftover patties can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: green pea patties, vegan patties, easy snack, air fryer recipe, healthy appetizer, mashed potato recipe, vegetarian snack
