Akara (Bean Fritters)

Discover the taste of Nigeria by learning how to make [Akara], a popular West African breakfast and street food loved for its crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. In this live cooking experience, I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to prepare authentic akara from scratch using simple ingredients.

Recipe main

General Info & Pricing

60 Mins

Session Duration

beginner

Level

$10

Private Session

N/A

Group Class

Ingredients

2 cups peeled black-eyed beans (or brown beans)
1 medium onion (chopped or blended)
2–3 fresh red bell peppers (tatashe) or 1–2 scotch bonnet
Salt (about 1 teaspoon adjust to taste)
Water (just enough for blending and whipping batter)
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
A pinch of seasoning powder or stock cube
A small piece of ginger (for aroma)

Tips & Swaps

No tips available.

Preparation

Refer to ingredients list.

Available Sessions

Bolatito Ebenezer
5

Bolatito Ebenezer

Verified Host
Nigeria
5 years experience

I am Professional Host. i have 5 years of experience.

Book a Private Experience

Select a date to book a experience

Change Experience
$10Akara (Bean Fritters)
April 2026
Please select a date first

Nutrition Facts

Calories3061 kcal
Protein50 g
Fat250 g
Carbohydrates143 g
Fiber34 g
Sugar12 g
Sodium2300 mg
Potassium2700 mg
Vitamin C200 mg
Calcium800 mg
Iron30 mg

More Experiences You Might Like

Stuffed Squash and Creamy Spinach
0.0
culinary
1 servings

Stuffed Squash and Creamy Spinach

ChefLesego MokuaChefLesego Mokua
5 min
beginner
Private:$30
Group: N/A
Let's Learn Together
Poke Tacos
0.0
culinary
1 servings

Poke Tacos

Ella MitchellElla Mitchell
0 min
beginner
Private:$30
Group: N/A
Let's Learn Together
Chocolate Cookies
0.0
culinary
1 servings

Chocolate Cookies

Silver SpoonSilver Spoon
0 min
beginner
Private:$30
Group: $50
Let's Learn Together