Potato Croquette Recipe

Here's an easy recipe for potato croquettes that are crispy, flavorful, and fun to eat. A mixture of mashed potatoes, parmesan cheese, and parsley is formed into balls, lightly breaded, and fried until golden. They make an irresistible appetizer or accompaniment to a main meal and are ready in just 35 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion
• 1/4 cup minced parsley (more to serve)
• 3 large eggs (divided)
• 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
• 1 cup panko
• 1/4 cup flour
• Oil for frying

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Mix: Combine the cooled mashed potatoes, parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 of the eggs in a large bowl and mix till well combined.
2. 2Set up three shallow bowls: add the flour to one bowl, whisk the remaining 2 eggs in another bowl, and put the panko in the third bowl.
3. 3Form croquettes into balls and then dip each one first in flour, then in egg, then in the panko. Keeping one hand for the egg and the other hand for the flour and panko makes this process a lot neater. Place the breaded potato croquettes onto a baking sheet or plate.
4. 4Fry: Heat 2 inches of oil in a high-sided frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. (See notes.) Working in batches, add the potato croquettes to the pot, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook them, for 2 minutes, or until they are light brown.
5. 5Finish: Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to catch the drips. Continue to cook the remaining croquettes, making sure the oil returns to 350 degrees between batches.