Potato Croquettes
Indulge in the world of culinary delight with our delicious potato croquettes. A bite-sized treat, perfect for side dishes or appetizers. This simple yet flavour-packed dish will have everyone asking for more. Time to don your chef hat!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Potatoes (peeled, chopped)
- 50 g Butter
- 1 Egg (yolk)
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 50 g Plain Flour
- 3 Eggs (beaten)
- 100 g Breadcrumbs
- Salt (adjust to taste )
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste )
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Boil the chopped potatoes in a pot of salted water until soft, then drain and mash them with a potato masher or fork.
- 2
Mix in the butter, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3
Roll the mixture into small croquette shapes and place them on a plate or baking sheet.
- 4
Refrigerate the croquettes for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
- 5
In separate bowls, place the flour and breadcrumbs.
- 6
Dip each potato croquette in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat in breadcrumbs.
- 7
Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to cover the croquettes.
- 8
Once the oil is hot (around 180°C), add a few croquettes at a time and fry them until golden brown, turning them occasionally for even cooking.
- 9
Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- 10
Serve the potato croquettes hot as a side dish or snack