Crispy Cheesy Potato Croquettes (Printable Version)

Golden and cheesy potato croquettes, air fried to crispy perfection for a light snack or side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potato Mixture

01 - 3 cups cooked and cooled russet potatoes, mashed
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Coating

09 - 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tablespoons milk

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended and smooth.
02 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture and shape into small cylinders or balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all mixture is used.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Place crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
04 - Dip each croquette first into the egg mixture, then roll in the cornflakes or breadcrumbs until fully coated.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
06 - Arrange croquettes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
07 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining croquettes if necessary.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and comforting but feel lighter than the traditional casserole version.
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting, no deep frying mess or stovetop babysitting required.
  • You can shape them ahead of time and pop them in whenever guests arrive.
02 -
  • The potato mixture absolutely must be cooled before shaping, otherwise it will be too soft and sticky to hold its form in the air fryer.
  • Don't skip the oil spray step, it's what makes the difference between croquettes that are merely cooked and ones that have that irresistible crispy shell.
03 -
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking around 7 minutes and pull them out as soon as they hit golden brown, because every air fryer behaves differently.
  • Rolling the croquettes while wearing slightly damp hands helps prevent them from cracking during shaping, and it keeps the mixture from sticking to your skin.
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