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golden red beans and rice fritters piled in a wide horizontal arrangement on a wooden board, crispy craggy exteriors with a small bowl of spicy dipping sauce, scattered green onion, warm rustic light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Red Beans & Rice Fritters

Creamy red beans and rice are mashed with your choice of seasonings, rolled into balls, and deep-fried to create a deliciously crunchy exterior while remaining soft on the inside!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked red beans mashed
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Mash the cooked red beans in a bowl, then stir in the rice, egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, and Creole seasoning.
  2. Roll the mixture into small balls, adding a little more breadcrumbs if too soft.
  3. Chill the fritters for 15 minutes so they firm up before frying.
  4. Heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry the fritters for about 4 minutes until crisp and golden.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a spicy mayo dip.

Notes

A great way to turn leftover red beans and rice into a brand-new appetizer.