Air Fryer Croquettes
Welcome to the world of croquettes. These crispy, stuffed treats are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 ounces cured ham, such as jamon serrano finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- olive oil spray
- finely shredded Manchego cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, milk, ham, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- To shape the croquettes, roll 1 heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture into a log. Coat with breadcrumbs, then into beaten egg. Roll in breadcrumbs again until fully coated. Spritz well with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- Place the croquettes onto a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for at least 10 minutes or until firm.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF.
- Arrange the croquettes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batched if necessary). Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove the croquettes from the air fryer and serve piping hot, topped with finely grated Manchego cheese.
Notes
If cooking from frozen solid, add 2-3 minutes to the cook time.
Be sure the read the full blog post for tips, tricks, and ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1croquetteCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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