Pecorino potato croquettes in air fryer, a tasty and easy recipe to prepare, perfect for serving something delicious without deep frying in oil. With a few ingredients and a lighter cooking method, you can achieve a truly irresistible result, ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or snack for an aperitif.
Boiled potatoes, mashed and seasoned with grated Pecorino Romano, turn into a compact and flavorful mixture. Then add the egg, which binds perfectly, and a coating of breadcrumbs that becomes golden and crispy in the air fryer. The contrast between the soft interior and the bold taste of pecorino makes these croquettes a true temptation that’s hard to resist.
Preparing them is really easy: once the potatoes are ready, just mix the ingredients, form the croquettes, and coat them in breadcrumbs. The air fryer will do the rest, providing an even browning in about 20 minutes at 356°F. No frying smell and no heavy frying, just the taste of homemade croquettes.
These pecorino potato croquettes are perfect to serve hot just cooked, maybe accompanied by a yogurt sauce or a simple salad for a quick meal. They are also great as finger food to share with friends, bringing a tasty snack to the table that everyone will love, both adults and kids.
If you love easy and light recipes to prepare in the air fryer, this version of potato croquettes will surely become one of your favorites: simple, quick, and with all the authentic taste of pecorino.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 61.14 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.00 (g) of which sugars 0.41 (g)
- Proteins 2.42 (g)
- Fat 2.23 (g) of which saturated 1.04 (g)of which unsaturated 0.50 (g)
- Fibers 0.92 (g)
- Sodium 294.58 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Pecorino Potato Croquettes
- 1.3 lbs potatoes
- 2.5 oz Pecorino Romano
- 1 egg
- to taste breadcrumbs
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste vegetable oil (for air fryer)
Tools
- Pot
- Bowl
- Potato masher
- Air fryer
Pecorino Potato Croquettes Recipe
Start preparing the pecorino potato croquettes in an air fryer by placing the potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with water and put them on the stove.
Cook them for about forty minutes or until they are very soft.
Transfer them to a bowl, peel them, and mash them with the appropriate potato masher.
Add an egg yolk to the mash and mix well.
Then season with salt and black pepper.
Add the grated Pecorino Romano to the bowl and mix again until you get a homogeneous and malleable mixture.
Form the croquettes by working a spoonful of the mixture with moistened hands.
Pass each croquette in beaten egg white.
Then coat the croquettes with breadcrumbs.
Let them rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 356°F.
Place the croquettes in the basket and spray them with the appropriate oil.
Cook the croquettes for 18-20 minutes.
Halfway through cooking, turn them and spray them again.
Serve the pecorino potato croquettes in the air fryer immediately while hot.
Pecorino Potato Croquettes: The Tasty Air Fryer Recipe
The pecorino potato croquettes in air fryer are a simple and tasty recipe that wins you over at first bite. Perfect for any occasion, from aperitif to family dinner, they allow you to serve a crispy and flavorful snack with little effort and in a lighter version compared to traditional frying.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How to store pecorino potato croquettes?
You can store them in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for 2 days. When serving, I recommend reheating them in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 356°F so they become crispy again.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, pecorino potato croquettes can be frozen either raw or cooked. In the first case, just place them on a tray and then transfer them to freezer bags. When cooking, you can put them directly in the air fryer without thawing, extending the cooking time by 5-6 minutes.
How long do the croquettes last?
In the fridge, they last about 2 days. Frozen, they last up to 2 months.
How to bake pecorino potato croquettes in the oven?
Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush them with a little oil, and bake at 392°F for about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking for even browning.
Are there tasty variations of pecorino potato croquettes?
You can enrich them with chopped parsley, pink pepper, or a pinch of nutmeg. Another idea is to insert a melty core of mozzarella or scamorza cheese in the center to make them even more delicious.
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