Vegan Potato Croquettes Recipe

Southern Spain is the home of the best Spanish croquettes that you will find in the whole world. The classic version has ham, there are some seafood alternatives, and thankfully there is also the vegan potato croquettes recipe. This is a vegan alternative that has the same fantastic taste as the regular ones, and if you keep reading this article you will learn how to make it at home.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (220gr) breadcrumbs or panko
• 1/2 cup (70g) flour
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable milk
• Oil for frying
• 500 gr potato
• 1 tablespoon margarine (or vegan butter)
• 1 tablespoon chopped dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the potatoes with a pinch of salt...: Cook the potatoes with a pinch of salt and enough water until they are soft enough to mash. It can take 25 to 35 minutes.
2. 2When the potatoes are ready, remove the skin...: When the potatoes are ready, remove the skin and start mashing until you have a puree.
3. 3Add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, garlic powder,...: Add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and fresh chopped parsley, and mix very well until all the ingredients are integrated. Take it to the fridge to cool for 30 minutes.
4. 4Put the flour in a small bowl or...: Put the flour in a small bowl or deep plate, the breadcrumbs in another, and the milk in another.
5. 5Remove the potato mixture from the refrigerator and...: Remove the potato mixture from the refrigerator and give it round or cylindrical shapes with your hands.
6. 6Pass the potato cylinders through the milk, then...: Pass the potato cylinders through the milk, then through the flour, and then through the breadcrumbs. You can repeat this step for an extra crispy outside.
7. 7Start heating the oil over medium heat in...: Start heating the oil over medium heat in a large pot.
8. 8When it is hot, cook the croquettes one...: When it is hot, cook the croquettes one at a time (don't overcrowd the pot). Until they have a golden color and even all around (about 4 minutes per side).
9. 9Remove them and put them on a plate...: Remove them and put them on a plate with kitchen paper to absorb the leftover oil.
10. 10Serve them hot with some dipping sauce.