Mashed Potato Croquettes In Air Fryer
Got leftover mashed potatoes in your fridge? Try these crispy air-fried potato croquettes. Creamy mashed potato balls stuffed with cheddar cheese, coated in breadcrumbs, and air-fried until golden brown. Perfect for a light lunch or a fun side dish.
Equipment
- 3 medium bowls
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, seasoned
- ¼ block sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg, whisked
- ¾ cup bread crumbs, Italian or plain
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- as needed salt if the potatoes are not seasoned
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with chopped fresh dill. If starting from scratch, boil cubed potatoes until tender, mash with butter, milk, salt, coll completely and add fresh herbs.
- Scoop potato mixture with an ice cream an ice cream scoop or a spoon. Flatten in your hand into a disk and place a cube of cheddar in the middle. Fold the edges to seal, and shape into a smooth even ball. Repeat with the rest of the potatoes and cheese.
- Set up three shallow bowls - flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs, black pepper, and onion powder.
- First, roll a potato ball in flour and shake off any access. Dip in an bowl with whisked egg, coating the ball completely. Lastly, roll it in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure it is evenly coated. Place breaded croquette on a parchment-lined board. Repeat with the rest of the balls.
- For better results, chill breaded croquettes for 20-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat air fryer for about 5 minutes. Spray the basket with some cooking spray. Place croquettes in a single layer and lightly spray them with oil on top. Air fry at 390°F for 4-7 minutes until golden brown. No flipping requires, unless you see that they are cooking unevenly.
- Enjoy hot with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Potatoes: For the fluffiest and flavorful croquettes, choose starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds.
Air fryer: for this recipe I used Ninja XL air fryer and my temperature was set to 390°F.
Cooking in batched: if you make croquettes for a crown and need to cook them in batches, keep the cooked ones warm in an oven preheated at 200°F.
Child-friendly modifications: use milder cheeses like mozzarella, and shape the croquettes into smaller, bite-size balls. Serve with ketchup of marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 2eaCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 33.8gProtein: 10.9gFat: 10.8gSaturated Fat: 4.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 79.4mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 1.1g
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