🥔 Potato Croquettes Recipe

🕒 Active Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4

🧀 Ingredients

🔸 For the Filling:

• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

🔸 For the Breading:

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil (mixed with breadcrumbs)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil the Potatoes:
   Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
   Drain and mash finely using a potato masher or ricer. Let cool completely.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   Add the egg yolk, grated parmesan, flour, and chopped chives to the mashed potatoes.
   Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
   Mix until well combined.
   Shape into golf ball-sized rounds and set aside.
3. Preheat AirFryer:
   Preheat your AirFryer to 390°F (199°C).
4. Prepare the Breading:
   • Mix the vegetable oil with breadcrumbs and stir until loose and crumbly.
   • Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Bread the Croquettes:
   • Coat each potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
   • Roll into a cylinder shape and gently press the coating to stick.
6. AirFry the Croquettes:
   • Place half the croquettes into the AirFryer basket (don’t overcrowd).
   • Cook each batch for 7–8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

🍴 Serving Suggestion:

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a savory appetizer!