🥖 Croquettes (Crispy on the Outside, Soft Inside)
Croquettes are bite-sized fried snacks with a creamy filling—usually potatoes, meat, or cheese. Here’s an easy way to make them:
Ingredients (makes ~12 croquettes)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (or béchamel + cooked meat/cheese for filling)
- ½ cup cooked ham, chicken, or cheese (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare filling:
- Mix mashed potatoes (or béchamel + meat/cheese) with salt, pepper, and onions if using.
- Shape into small cylinders or balls.
- Coat croquettes:
- Dip each croquette into the beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry croquettes 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with ketchup, aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips
- For extra crispiness, double-coat: egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs.
- You can bake croquettes at 200°C / 400°F for 15–20 minutes for a lighter version.
- Experiment with fillings: cheese & herbs, mashed potato & bacon, or even mashed sweet potato.
I can also give a quick oven-baked version that’s less greasy but still golden and crispy. Do you want that?
