Croquettes 🤍 crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. Here’s a quick, classic breakdown—and a super simple recipe you can riff on.
🥔 Classic Croquette (Basic Idea)
A croquette is a small patty or roll made from a soft filling (usually mashed potatoes or béchamel + meat/veg), breaded and fried until golden.
Common fillings:
- Potato (most classic)
- Chicken
- Ham
- Cheese
- Fish
- Veggie or mushroom
🍽️ Simple Potato Croquettes (Base Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold works best)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated cheese (optional but 🔥)
- Salt & pepper
- Optional add-ins: cooked chicken, ham, herbs, garlic
Breading
- Flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Breadcrumbs (panko = extra crunch)
Instructions
- Mix filling
Combine potatoes, egg, seasoning, and any add-ins until smooth. - Shape
Roll into small logs or balls. - Bread
Roll in flour → egg → breadcrumbs. - Cook
- Fry: Shallow fry in hot oil until golden
- Air-fry: 375°F (190°C) for ~10–12 min, flipping once
- Bake: 425°F (220°C) until crispy
- Serve hot
With aioli, ketchup, spicy mayo, or gravy.
🔥 Variations You’ll Love
- Chicken croquettes: shredded chicken + a little cream or Greek yogurt
- Cheese croquettes: mozzarella or cheddar center (melty!)
- Ham & cheese: classic Spanish-style
- Veggie: mushrooms + garlic + herbs
If you want, tell me:
- baked / air-fried / fried?
- chicken, potato, or something else?
- healthier or indulgent?
I’ll dial it exactly to your vibe 😄
