Description
Irresistible potato croquettes emerge as golden-brown delights packed with creamy potato goodness. Crisp exterior and tender interior promise a delectable journey through comforting flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate mashed potatoes with grated Parmesan, finely chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and one beaten egg until the texture becomes uniformly cohesive.
- Craft the mixture into compact cylindrical or spherical forms, approximately two inches in dimension, ensuring consistent shape and size for even cooking.
- Establish a three-part coating station: distribute flour, additional beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs into separate shallow containers.
- Methodically enrobe each potato formation by first dusting with flour, eliminating excess, then immersing in egg wash, and finally rolling comprehensively in breadcrumbs for a crisp exterior.
- Preheat vegetable oil in a substantial skillet or deep fryer to precisely 350°F, allowing sufficient thermal energy for optimal browning.
- Carefully introduce croquettes into hot oil in modest quantities, rotating periodically to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration, requiring approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Extract croquettes using a perforated utensil, transferring to absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess grease and maintain crispiness.
- Present piping hot potato croquettes, optionally garnishing with additional parsley and accompanying with preferred complementary dipping sauce for enhanced gustatory experience.
Notes
- Customize Flavor Experiment with different herbs like chives or dill to add unique taste profiles to your potato croquettes.
- Make Them Healthier Bake the croquettes instead of frying by placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spraying with cooking spray, then bake at 425F for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Gluten-Free Option Replace regular flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour and gluten-free panko for those with dietary restrictions.
- Cheese Variations Swap Parmesan for other cheeses like sharp cheddar or gruyère to create exciting flavor combinations and keep the recipe interesting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg