The potato croquettes are perfect for any occasion. You can prepare them in advance and cook them just in time to enjoy them hot. Today I present you with potato croquettes to bake in the oven or air fryer, soft and tasty. I added grated lemon zest to the dough, giving the croquettes an extra kick.
Come with me, let’s start cooking. Enjoy the recipe, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 13 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Potato Croquettes
If you have never tried it, I recommend trying gluten-free breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs with turmeric (You can find them in supermarkets) as they offer greater crispiness to the breading.
- 14 oz potatoes, peeled, cooked, boiled
- 1.5 oz Grated cheese
- 1 Egg
- 3.5 oz breadcrumbs (+ extra for outer breading)
- to taste Parsley
- to taste Salt
- 1 lemon (Grated zest)
Steps for Potato Croquettes
After boiling and peeling the potatoes, place them in a bowl and mash them thoroughly with a potato masher or a fork until you get a smooth purée.
Add the grated cheese, chopped fresh parsley, a pinch of salt, the egg, the breadcrumbs, and the grated lemon zest to the purée. Mix all the ingredients well until you obtain a compact and well-combined mixture.Take a small piece from the mixture and start creating the croquettes: shape them with your hands to form a cylinder of your preferred size. Once all the croquettes are made, roll them in breadcrumbs for an even coating and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
For cooking, you can bake them at 356°F in a convection oven for 20 minutes or at 374°F in a static oven for the same time.
If you prefer to use the air fryer, place the croquettes in the basket (without overlapping them too much) and cook at 392°F for about 12-15 minutes, spraying a little extra virgin olive oil on top to make them even more golden.
Ready to be enjoyed.
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