Gather all your ingredients. Ensure the black-eyed peas are cooked and mashed.

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed black-eyed peas, cornmeal, flour, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it shimmers.

Scoop portions of the mixture and place them into the hot oil, flatten slightly. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Carefully flip the fritters and fry for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden brown.

Remove fritters using a slotted spatula and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.