Crispy Cheesy Potato Croquettes (Printable)

Golden, cheesy croquettes air fried until crispy and tender, perfect for a savory snack or side.

# What you 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
12 - Oil spray for coating

# Directions:

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 out about 2 tablespoons of the 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 oil spray.
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 tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but cook in under 20 minutes with barely any oil, so you get crispy without the guilt.
  • Cheese-laden and comforting, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party or casual enough for a weeknight snack.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling your mashed potatoes completely; warm potatoes make the mixture too soft to shape and hold together in the air fryer.
  • The halfway turn is not optional because air fryers have hot spots, and turning ensures an even golden-brown finish on all sides.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform croquettes that cook evenly every single time.
  • A light mist of cooking spray right before air frying makes the difference between golden and pale; don't skip this step even though it feels unnecessary.
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