Croquetas De Atún (Tuna Croquettes)
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
35 mins
-
Servings
10 croquettes
-
Calories
150 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
Mexican
Croquetas De Atún (Tuna Croquettes)
Description
This recipe starts with simmering cubed potatoes until tender, then draining and mashing them together with canned tuna. Seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, the mixture is formed into patties, dipped in beaten egg, and coated with bread crumbs. The patties can be fried in avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil for a golden crust, or baked/air fried for a less oily finish.
The croquettes offer a balance between the moist, flaky tuna and soft potato interior with a crunchy breadcrumb coating. Frying each side quickly at medium-high heat browns them evenly. Baking involves arranging the patties on a greased sheet and lightly coating them with oil before cooking at 400°F until crisp.
These tuna croquettes can be served with sauces or alongside salads and work well as an appetizer, snack, or part of a meal. Their simple ingredient list and easy shaping make them a practical homemade alternative to store-bought croquettes.
For make-ahead convenience, the patties can be shaped and frozen before cooking. They should be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature before frying or baking.
Ingredients
- 2 white albacore tuna or your preferred can of tuna, 5 oz cans, in water
- 1 large russet potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs or panko crumbs
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
If frying in pan:
- ½ cup avocado oil add more oil if needed, or grapeseed or vegetable oil
if baking or in air fryer
- olive oil for coating tuna patties
Instructions
Make the croquettes
- Place the potatoes in a small sauce pan and cover with water. Cook on medium-high heat until potatoes are cook through. Drain when they're cooked.
- While the potatoes are cooking, add the egg in a shallow bowl and beat with a fork. In another bowl, add the bread crumbs and season with salt & pepper. Set both bowls aside.
- Drain the tuna and place in a medium bowl . Add the cooked potatoes, salt & pepper.
- Mix well and mash tuna & potatoes with a hand masher or a fork.
- Form the tuna patties by squeezing them first then forming into patties. You can make them in any shape you want!
- Pass thru the croquettes thru the egg mixture then coat with bread crumbs.
Cooking options:
- IN FRYING PAN: Heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the croquettes until golden browned on all sides. About 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
- IN OVEN: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the tuna patties on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spray or brush the top of the tuna patties with olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes, turning once, until golden browned on both sides.
- IN AIR FRYER: Preheat, arrange the tuna patties on surface. Spray or brush the top of the tuna patties with olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes, turning once, until golden browned on both sides.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
- Prepare tuna croquettes up to forming patties, then freeze them flat on a tray for about 4 hours before packaging for longer storage.
- When ready to cook, thaw frozen patties in the refrigerator or at room temperature before frying or baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10croquettes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1croquette | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
