Best Fried Mashed Potato Croquettes Recipes

POTATO CROQUETTES (CRISPY DEEP FRIED MASHED POTATOES!)

Steps:

• Mix the mashed potatoes, egg, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined.
• Place the flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs in three separate trays or bowls.
• Take a handful of potato mixture, shaping into a log shape or ball, and dip into flour, then egg and then breadcrumbs; repeat (yes, do it twice, it's worth it!) I love these stainless steel trays for dipping.
• Place on a plate or tray (dusted with cornmeal or breadcrumbs) and refrigerate for about an hour.
• When ready to cook/eat, heat some grape seed or peanut oil in a small pot, over medium high heat, so that the croquettes may be deep fried.
• Fry two or three at a time, depending on how many fit, carefully turning (with tongs) once, until evenly browned. Remove, and place on towel-lined plate to cool a little.
• Continue with the rest of the potato mixture until it is all finished. You can keep the first ones hot in the oven, until the rest are done. Serve hot, on their own with HP Sauce, or as a side.

FRIED MASHED POTATO CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Place bread in the bowl of a food processor. Process until crumbs form, about 10 seconds. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl; set aside. Line one baking sheet with parchment, and another one with a double thickness of paper towels; set both aside.
• In a small bowl, combine potatoes, herbs, egg, and flour using a fork or spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Using a spoon, scoop mixture into an egg-shaped piece. Using a second spoon, push shape into the bowl of bread crumbs. Roll to coat, and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
• Place oil in a small deep saucepan. Heat over medium heat until a frying thermometer registers 350 degrees. Using slotted spoon, place five croquettes in oil. Cook until golden and puffed, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining croquettes. Serve immediately.

POTATO CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper, bacon bits and onion flakes. Form mixture into patties, and dredge patties in the bread crumbs.
• Pour oil 1/2 inch deep in a large, heavy skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry patties, flipping to fry them on both sides, until they are golden brown. Serve hot.

POTATO CROQUETTES DEEP FRIED

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, cut into chunks and add to a medium size saucepan.
• Cover with water and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Drain well, mash and let cool slightly.
• Transfer mashed potatoes to a mixing bowl and add nutmeg, Kosher salt, coarse black pepper and mix well to combine.
• Using about 2 large tablespoons of potato mixture for each croquette, roll into a 2 inch by 3/4 inch thick log and place on a tray.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to firm up the rolls.
• In a mixing bowl, add flour, salt and pepper and mix well to blend.
• In a separate bowl, add bread crumbs, panko crumbs, garlic powder and mix well.
• In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk until fluffy.
• Roll each log in the flour mixture.
• Then dip the floured logs in the egg mixture.
• Roll the logs in the bread crumb mixture.
• Dip logs again in the egg mixture then roll again in the bread mixture so that each log is double crusted.
• In a medium size frying pan, heat oil on medium-high heat to about 350°F.
• Fry croquettes in batches of 6 for about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning several times during cooking.
• Using tongs, remove croquettes onto paper towels to drain.
• Serve with sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkling of finely chopped green onions.
• NOTE: For those who prefer a spicier taste, add some cumin and curry powder of your choice.
• If you find that freshly ground nutmeg is too strong for you, leave it out of the recipe.