🥔 Crispy Potato Croquettes Recipe 🧀✨
Ingredients:
- 🥔 Potatoes: 2 lbs (900g) – Use starchy varieties like Russets or Yukon Gold.
- 🧈 Butter: 2-4 tbsp (30-60g) for richness.
- 🥛 Milk or Cream: ¼ – ½ cup (60-120ml), adjust for desired texture.
- 🥚 Egg: 1 large, lightly beaten.
- 🌾 Flour: ½ cup (60g), all-purpose.
- 🧂 Salt & Pepper: To taste.
- 🌿 Herbs: Fresh parsley, chives, or dill for garnish & flavor.
- 🍞 Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (100g) for a crispy coating.
- 🛢️ Oil: Vegetable or canola, for frying.
Instructions:
1️⃣ Boil the potatoes 🫕: Peel (optional), chop, and boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
2️⃣ Mash 🥄: Drain and mash until smooth (use a masher, ricer, or mixer).
3️⃣ Mix 🥛🧈: Stir in butter and milk/cream for creaminess. Adjust for your desired consistency.
4️⃣ Season 🧂: Add salt & pepper to taste. Let the mixture cool slightly.
5️⃣ Shape 👩🍳: Form small ovals or cylinders from the mashed potatoes.
6️⃣ Coat 🍳:
- Dip each croquette in beaten egg 🥚.
- Roll in flour 🌾 for a light coating.
- Cover completely with breadcrumbs 🍞 for crispiness.
7️⃣ Fry 🔥: Heat oil in a skillet and fry until golden brown on all sides (3-5 min per side).
8️⃣ Drain 🏁: Place croquettes on a paper towel 🧻 to remove excess oil.
9️⃣ Garnish & Serve 🌿🍽️: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and enjoy immediately!
💡 Pro Tip: Serve with sour cream, garlic aioli, or a spicy dipping sauce for extra flavor! 😋🔥
