The Cheesy Potato Croquettes in the air fryer are perfect for anyone who wants a treat without frying, with a golden and crunchy crust, soft and cheesy inside.
The air fryer is very popular these days, perhaps because people are looking for tasty recipes that don’t require frying, or maybe because it’s faster than the traditional oven or perhaps just because it’s trendy, but I assure you it’s a great alternative.
Then in this period (we’re close to Carnival) everything is fried and if we can avoid it and have the same results, why not try it? Don’t you think?.
They say at Carnival time, every fried food counts, that everything fried is good, and it’s true, but if you’re on a diet, this alternative is perfect, guaranteed results, dry and crunchy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, the Cheesy Potato Croquettes in the air fryer will be perfect.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air frying, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Cheesy Potato Croquettes in Air Fryer
- 2.2 lbs potatoes
- 7 oz pecorino (or parmesan)
- 3.5 oz asiago (or latteria or caciotta)
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste thyme
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 eggs (large)
- to taste breadcrumbs
Tools
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Grater
Steps
Wash the potatoes without peeling them, then cook them in plenty of unsalted water until they are soft.
You can also cook them in the microwave by placing the potatoes in a bowl with a little water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 750 watts for 8 minutes (if the potatoes are small) until ready.
Let them cool slightly, then peel them, mash them with the potato masher, collecting them in a bowl.
Salt, pepper, and season with dried thyme, add the pecorino and mix well to combine.
With wet hands, take a handful of potato mixture, shape it into a ball, then flatten it on your palm.
Place a strip of cheese in the center and close the croquette, shaping it into a log.
Once you have formed all the croquettes, beat the eggs in a shallow dish and place some breadcrumbs in another dish.
Then roll the croquettes first in the beaten eggs and then in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere well.
Preheat the air fryer to 392°F, place the potato croquettes in the fryer basket and cook them for 8-10 minutes.
Remove the basket, carefully turn them over, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, depending on the desired browning level.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can cook them in a traditional oven, place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, preheat the oven to 428°F in static mode, and bake in the middle rack for 30 minutes.
Tips and Variations for Cheesy Potato Croquettes in Air Fryer
You can fry the potato croquettes in plenty of sunflower oil, inserting a few at a time and turning them when they are golden on one side, drain with a slotted spoon, and let them lose excess oil on absorbent paper.
If you want an even crunchier crust, you can pass the cheesy potato croquettes in the air fryer again in beaten eggs and breadcrumbs, making the classic double breading.
If you want an even crunchier crust, you can pass the cheesy potato croquettes in the air fryer again in beaten eggs and breadcrumbs, making the classic double breading.
You can use other cheeses like scamorza or another melting cheese (not mozzarella) because it would release too much water inside.
If you prefer, you can also boil the potatoes without the skin or steam them.
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