Mashed Potato Croquettes

Mashed Potato Croquettes are a good way to use leftover mashed potatoes. Or you can make a new batch to make this recipe. Just let them cool for about 30 minutes before you handle them.

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 5 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Mix the mashed potatoes, cheese and green onion together in a bowl.
2. Using about two heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls. Place on wax paper.
3. Beat together the eggs in one bowl.
4. Add the flour to another bowl and the panko to a third bowl.
5. One by one, dip each mashed potato croquette into the flour, then into the egg and finally coat with the panko readcrumbs.
6. Heat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
7. Spray the air fryer basket and the croquettes with oil.
8. Place the croquettes in an even layer without touching. You will need to cook them in batches.
9. Spray the tops of the croquettes with a little more oil.
10. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy, carefully turning them halfway through cooking.

Attribution

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