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Air Fryer Potato Croquettes

Transform humble potatoes into golden, crispy croquettes filled with a soft, creamy interior, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croquettes
  • 1.5-2 lbs Russet potatoes (about 2-3 potatoes) Use Russets for their dry, fluffy interior.
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (cubed) Replace with neutral oil for a vegan version.
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp green onion or chives (minced)
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (like mozzarella) Can swap for sharp cheddar or Gruyère.
  • 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1 large egg (plus ½ tbsp water for egg wash) Use a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • ⅔ cup Panko breadcrumbs Use gluten-free Panko for gluten-free version.
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • Oil spray

Method
 

Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Scrub potatoes clean and poke holes all over with a fork.
  3. Air fry for 45-60 minutes or until completely fork tender, rotating every 20 minutes.
Preparing the Mixture
  1. Remove potatoes from the air fryer and cut in half lengthwise.
  2. Place potato halves cut side down on a cooling rack over a bowl, allowing the insides to fall into the bowl.
  3. Add butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and green onion to the warm potatoes.
  4. Gently mix until the butter melts. Stir in cheese and season to taste.
Forming the Croquettes
  1. Use a 1½ tbsp cookie scooper to portion out the potato mixture and roll into balls.
  2. Place the balls on a plate with space between each one, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
Breading the Croquettes
  1. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for egg wash, and one for Panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Roll each potato ball in flour, coat with egg wash, and then roll in Panko breadcrumbs.
Air Frying
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F again.
  2. Spray the basket with oil and add the croquettes, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  3. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, shaking halfway until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a trio of sauces: lemony aioli, tangy tomato chutney, and herb yogurt. Scatter extra chives and flaky salt before serving.