Vegetable croquettes, an easy and quick recipe. A tasty way to bring color and lightness to the table; some time ago I proposed the potato and zucchini croquettes, and the eggplant croquettes with a gooey center.
Crispy on the outside, soft and fragrant inside, vegetable croquettes are one of those simple recipes that win everyone over, both adults and children. Perfect as an appetizer, finger food for a get-together, a light lunch or a quick dinner, they have another great advantage: you can prepare them with what you already have in the fridge, turning simple ingredients into something really special every time.
You can bake them, fry them in a pan, or cook them in an air fryer — the secret to great crispiness is to cook them with a drizzle of oil on top. If you prefer to deep-fry them, be sure to squeeze the vegetables well and keep the sizes uniform; if you like, you can omit the little piece of cheese for a lighter option.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 12 oz potatoes
- 7 oz zucchini
- 4 oz carrots
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices sliced loaf bread
- 3 eggs (2 eggs for coating)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
How to make vegetable croquettes
In a pan heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, add the carrots cut into even cubes.
Add the zucchini cut into cubes, season with salt and pepper, and add the peas as well. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Boil the potatoes in salted water, then mash them and add salt, grated Parmesan and the egg.
Mix everything together and then add the vegetables you cooked earlier.
Once you have a well-homogenized mixture, wet your hands and shape the croquettes. Place a small strip of scamorza cheese inside each one.
Then coat them in breadcrumbs.
Place all the vegetable croquettes in the air fryer and drizzle with a little oil.
Cook at 392°F for about 12–15 minutes
Storage of the vegetable croquettes
This preparation can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. If you don’t want the gooey cheese center, you can omit it — they will still be tasty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you stuff the vegetable croquettes with if you don’t have zucchini and carrots at home?
There are many alternatives to make vegetable croquettes if you don’t have all the ingredients at home. For example, you can use napa cabbage or savoy cabbage — they work well because they help bind the ingredients.
Alternatively, you can use eggplant, broccoli or cauliflower; these vegetables also give a good texture. They should be cooked in a pan and chopped before mixing them in.
