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Croquetas en Air Fryer [Recipe + Video] 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.
Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Fusion
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 pureeMix potato and ham. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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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.
Notes
- Serrano tend to be very salty, this is why I prefer to check for saltiness once it's mixed with the potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2croquetas
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
912mg
(38%)
Potassium
83mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2croquetas | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 912mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.