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Air Fryer Mashed Potato Croquettes

A plate of homemade air fryer potato croquettes made with leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, and herbs.
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Leftover mashed potatoes get new life in our recipe for air fryer mashed potato croquettes.

Ingredients

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For the Croquettes

 

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 large egg, beaten

For the Coating

 

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Olive oil or ghee spray (or another cooking spray)

Instructions

  1. Combine the mashed potatoes, Gruyère cheese, Parmesan cheese, flour, and herbs. Mix well, taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as needed. Add the beaten egg and mix until well blended.
    Combining the mashed potatoes with the remaining croquette ingredients, including cheese, herbs, flour, an egg, and seasonings.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  2. Shape the mashed potato mixture into balls and arrange them on a baking sheet or plate.
    Scoop the croquette mixture and shape it into balls. If too soft, put it in the fridge for an hour or so.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  3. Set up a breading station with 2/3 cup of flour in one bowl, 2 beaten eggs in a second bowl, and the panko crumbs in the third bowl. Dip a mashed potato ball in the flour, then in the eggs. Let the egg mixture drip off and coat it with the panko crumbs. Place it back on the baking sheet or plate and repeat with the remaining balls. You should have about 18 to 20 croquettes.
    Set up a breading station with 1/2 cup of flour in one bowl, 2 beaten eggs in a second bowl, and 1 1/2 cups of panko crumbs.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  4. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, such as ghee or olive oil. Arrange 9 or 10 of the croquettes in the air fryer and spray lightly with the cooking spray.
    The potato croquettes are arranged in the air fryer basket.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  5. Air fry at 350 F for 14 to 17 minutes, gently shaking the basket or turning them occasionally to ensure even browning. When done, the croquettes will be crispy and golden brown and should register at least 165 F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center. Remove the air-fried croquettes to a warm plate and cook the remaining croquettes.
    Air fryer mashed potato croquettes air fried until golden brown.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  6. Serve as a side dish with a garnish of parsley. Or serve the mashed potato croquettes and a snack with your favorite dip. Enjoy!
    Crisp on the outside and soft inside, air fryer mashed potato croquettes with some dip on the side.
    Credit: Diana Rattray

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