Croquetas en Air Fryer [Video+Recipe] Air Fryer Potato & Ham Croquettes

Croquetas en Air Fryer [Video+Recipe] Air Fryer Potato & Ham Croquettes

Crispy on the outside, creamy and bursting with flavor inside, and lighter than the traditional fried ones, these baked potato and ham croquettes are also easier to make.

Course Party

Cuisine Fusion

Keyword air fryer croquettes, baked croquettes, croquetas air fryer, potato croquettes

Prep Time 2 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 3

Servings servings

Calories 140kcal

Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

For the croquettes

2 pound floury potatoes [0.9 kg] peeled, then boiled in unsalted water
4 ounces Serrano ham minced
1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) (or more, to taste)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil to grease air fryer tray
1 cup breadcrumbs or homemade breadcrumbs
2 egg (medium) whisked

Instructions

1. Mixing

Mash the potatoes with a potato ricer, or grind in the food processor until it is a very smooth puree
Mix potato and ham. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Shaping

Scoop 1½ tablespoon of the mixture and make it into the shape and size of a wine cork. Place on a greased tray. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
One by one, dip the croquettes in the whisked egg then cover with breadcrumbs.
Once all are done, cover tightly with plastic film and freeze for at least 6 hours.

3. Baking

Grease the air fryer pan (if you use the air fryer) and place the frozen croquettes in the tray (or oven) and cook in preheated oven (or tray) at maximum temperature for 7-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. By then, the center should be thawed and warm.
Remove from the heat.

4. Serving

These croquettes contain much less fat than regular croquettes, and are drier. It's best to serve them with a dip. I recommend our pink sauce or yogurt dip.

Video

Notes

Serrano tend to be very salty, this is why I prefer to check for saltiness once it's mixed with the potatoes.

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