Satisfy your cravings with these Potato Croquettes, a crispy, savory snack that elevates comfort food to an art form.
Potato Croquettes Recipe
Savor the unexpected charm of Potato Croquettes, where culinary simplicity meets sophistication. These croquettes merge smooth, savory potato filling with a crisply fried exterior in a way that promises to captivate your palate. Perfect for gatherings or a solo treat, they're a testament to the joy of comfort food with a refined twist.
Ingredients
Potato Croquettes
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely minced onion
- ¼ cup minced parsley, plus more for serving
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or substitute cornstarch for gluten-free)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the cooled mashed potatoes, parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 of the eggs in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Prepare three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the ¼ cup flour. Whisk the remaining 2 eggs in the second bowl. In the third bowl, put the 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
- Form the potato mixture into balls. Dip each ball first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat it with panko. You may want to use one hand for the wet ingredients and one hand for the dry ingredients to minimize the mess.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a high-sided frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Working in batches, add the potato croquettes to the pot, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for about 2 minutes or until they are light brown.
- Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and place them onto a cooling rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate. This will catch the excess oil. Between batches, ensure the oil temperature returns to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful potato croquettes as a delightful appetizer or accompaniment to your main meal!
Notes
- Ensure the mashed potatoes are thoroughly cooled, or shaping the croquettes will be challenging.
- Use a high-sided pot for frying to prevent oil spills due to bubbling.
- Serve with your favorite dip such as sriracha mayo, simple sour cream with chives, or a garlic aioli for extra flavor.
Nutrition per Croquette
- Calories: 114kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Potassium: 87mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Vitamin A: 39IU
- Vitamin C: 5mg
- Calcium: 21mg
- Iron: 1mg
This recipe should yield approximately 10 potato croquettes, and they're ready in just 35 minutes. Enjoy your cooking!
