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Tuna Croquettes 

Tuna Croquettes are budget-friendly, made with pantry staple canned tuna, potato, and dill that's breaded and baked in the oven or air fryer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 5 ounce cans chunk light tuna (in water, drained and flaked apart)
  • 1 large 10 ounce russet potato (peeled and cut into small cubes, 9 ounces peeled)
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup plain or gluten-free panko (*)
  • Lemon wedges (for squeezing)
  • tartar sauce (optional for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Place the potatoes in a small sauce pan and cover with water. Cook on medium- high heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 18 minutes then drain.
  2. Air fry 350F 10 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.
  3. Bake in the oven 375F for 22 to 24 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.
  4. Mash in a large bowl and combine with the tuna, dill, mayo, red onion, Dijon, lemon juice and salt and black pepper and place in the freezer 10 minutes.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges.
  6. Place a generous 1/4 cup of mixture in hand and gently roll into 8 logs.
  7. Place the beaten egg in a small bowl, the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
  8. Dip the croquettes in the egg, then into the panko and set aside on a board. Spray both sides of the croquettes with olive oil.

Notes

  • *2 TBSP GET TOSSED, DEDUCTED FROM N.I
  • 2 TBSP GET TOSSED, DEDUCTED FROM N.I

Nutrition Information

Serving 2croquettes Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21.5g (7%) Protein 22.5g (45%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 426.5mg (18%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Serving 2croquettes
Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21.5g 7%
Protein 22.5g 45%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 426.5mg 18%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.