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Potato Croquettes are deep fried mashed potatoes balls and are the perfect way to use leftovers. They’re basically just like adult tater tots, only better! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

I adore Thanksgiving and all that comes with it. My partner AJ and I go all out and make everything we can for it but with all those dishes, also comes a ton of leftovers. And though we certainly enjoy duplicate Thanksgiving leftover meals the following few days, repetitive meals of the same thing do wear us down.

Worse still, is when we have varying different amounts of dishes, meaning we end up with a bunch of side with no turkey (not the worse thing). Or worse, a ton of mashed potatoes without gravy (no gravy – definitely the worse thing). GRAVY is everything to me, so the lack of gravy is pretty much the worse-case scenario for me. I’ve been known to actually make a second batch of gravy for myself just for the meal. JUST FOR MYSELF.

Thankfully, getting creative in the kitchen means I can repurpose all those extra mashed potatoes (which I inevitably have more of than other leftovers) into potato croquettes. If you’ve never made potato croquettes before, it’s one of the easiest and most fun things to do. Think of them as adult tater tots, a coated and fried mashed potato that even the most jaded weary done-with-Thanksgiving grinch can get behind. One taste of these and you might actually consider making extra mashed potatoes for them.

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Potato Croquettes

These are a great way to repurpose and use leftover mashed potatoes. You can use any leftover mashed potatoes that you have or you can even make mashed potatoes just for these croquettes. Just make sure the potatoes are chilled ahead of time, as the cold mashed potatoes hold their shape better, making it easier to coat and fry them.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword fried, leftovers, mashed potatoes, panko, potatoes, thanksgiving

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 16 croquettes

Calories 158kcal

Author Irvin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes (I like to use this recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 57 g
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 70 g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 115 g
  • Oil for frying
  • Flaky salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the mashed potatoes, parsley and cheese in a large bowl and mix together. Place a rimmed baking sheet or large plate on the table.

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  • Scoop up some of the mashed potatoes mixture (roughly 3 to 4 tablespoons) and roll a 1-inch by 2 1/2-inch oval football shape. Beat the egg and salt together in a medium bowl. Place the flour in another bowl and the panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.

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  • Roll one of the balls in the flour to coat. Then dunk and roll in the beaten egg. Let any excess egg drip off.

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  • The roll the croquette in the bread crumbs until coated. Place on the baking sheet/plate and repeat with the remaining mashed potato mixture.

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  • Once all the mashed potatoes are coated, pour enough frying oil in a medium sized skillet for it to be 1/2-inch deep. Heat the oil until it reaches 350°F or until a pinch of panko crumbs sizzles and immediately turns brown when dropped in.

  • Carefully place a batch of croquettes in the hot oil, making sure not to crowd the pan too much. Fry for 45 to 60 seconds on one side, until it starts to get golden brown, then turn the croquette 1/3 the way over, and fry for an additional 45 to 60 second, repeating a third time until the entire croquette is golden brown.

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  • Move the fried croquettes to a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet or a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining croquettes, waiting for the oil to reheat to the hot temperature between batches.

  • Sprinkle salt, pepper and parsley to garnish and serve while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal

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  1. Carlin Breinig says

    Oh my goodness! Yes, had leftover garlic leek mashed potatoes so had pinned this. Perfection. Great recipe, directions, results. Friday breakfast with eggs.

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    • Irvin says

      That sounds like a marvelous Friday breakfast!

      Reply

  2. Don Odiorne says

    Loved the golden color and the variety of angles of all the shots.

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  3. Mary Anne says

    Fantastic directions, recipe, photos. Of all of the recipes out there to choose from, I came to this one, and SAVED this one because it was the most elegant, no nonsense presentation, and yet, it was also the most fun to make. I also loved the creative recipes alongside it; especially the way they did not interrupt the recipe I was trying to make with videos and suggestions for other unrelated bits like certain other websites. Nice job on the entire site and your blogs also. Those who wish to read them can read them, or they can cut straight to the recipes. Keep up your amazing level of creativity!

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    • Katherine says

      These were delicious. Only had gruyere cheese, so I used that. Method was fool proof. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Family ate them all.

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  4. Julie da Silva says

    How would these hold up at room temperature?

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  5. Annette DeFino says

    Excellent! Easy to follow Definitely will make again!

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  6. Tracey B says

    Just made these today. Yum! So delicious! I was wondering if this would work in the air fryer? Anyone tried it? I’m going to next time I have leftover mashed potatoes. So simple but big flavor!

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  7. Victoria Bell says

    Not my favourite. I thought they tasted a bit eggy, but I am sensitive to the flavour of egg so it’s probably just me. My six-year-old refused to eat them, I think maybe if I had put a bit of powder chicken stock through the potatoes they would have tasted better. I found they tasted a bit Bland. Not bad, but I am Dutch and used to eating Croquettes made with beef or chicken. I guess these just are not what I was expecting, but with a few tweaks to the recipe oh, I’m sure they would taste more to my liking next time. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. friday night funkin says

    Made these for my kids the other night and they absolutely loved them! Thank you!

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  9. Nettie says

    Made these little pocket rockets tonight! I loved how easy the recipe was! I actually did these in the airfryer. Nice n crunchy! And to add a different twist to it, I used the croquette mixture and covered a boneless porkchop! It was a porkchop I had made the night before. 😉 I did put in the freezer for about 20 min to make handling easier. Cooked them in the airfryer for 6-8 min depending on how crunchy you wanted them. Porkchop encrusted one for maybe about 10 min. With the leftovers I put in the freezer. Very tastie! Will definitely make them
    Again!!!

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FAQs

How do you keep croquettes from falling apart? ›

As long as they're chilled and not too runny, you can use any type of leftover mashed potatoes, whether it's a plain mash or one made with butter and cream. Adding flour to the filling also prevents them from falling apart. Our recipe uses three tablespoons, which is just enough to help hold them together.

How do you make Jamie Oliver potato croquettes? ›

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them in a bowl with a potato masher. Add the eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, cheese, parsley and salt to taste.

What is the difference between Japanese croquette and French croquette? ›

While the French croquette typically uses a white sauce or bechamel filling, Japanese korokke leans more heavily on potatoes to suit local tastes. In Japan, korokke is commonly enjoyed as a main dish during dinner, accompanied by side dishes, rice, and miso soup.

What is potato croquette made of? ›

In this recipe, potato croquettes are in their simplest form: just mashed potatoes seasoned with parsley, bound together with flour and egg, rolled in breadcrumbs, and fried. They're a real crowd-pleaser that can be served as an appetizer, finger food, snack, or side dish.

How do you thicken mashed potatoes for croquettes? ›

Add a Thickening Agent

Potato flour and potato starch would work as well. Stir in the thickening agent gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, until the potatoes have reached your desired consistency. Be conservative, as too much thickener can lead to gluey mashed potatoes.

How to stop croquettes from bursting in an air fryer? ›

How do you stop croquettes from bursting? They'll crack, break, or burst if there is too much steam from the interior. To prevent this, let the potato balls sit in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to cool down and firm up.

What are Spanish croquettes made of? ›

At its core, croquetas are a humble dish prepared with just butter, flour, milk, ham, and bread crumbs.

What country are potato croquettes from? ›

A croquette (/kroʊˈkɛt/) is a deep-fried roll originating in French cuisine, consisting of a thick binder combined with a filling, which is then breaded. It is served as a side dish, a snack, or fast food worldwide. The binder is typically a thick béchamel or brown sauce, mashed potatoes, wheat flour or wheat bread.

Can you freeze potato croquettes before frying? ›

Yes - although it's best to cook them first, then cool and freeze them. If you freeze them uncooked, then it's likely the potato would seep water during the defrosting stage. Reheat them from frozen at 180C/350F for 12-15 minutes until piping hot throughout.

What is the most popular croquette? ›

The most popular Spanish croquette recipe is croquetas de jamón, made from Spanish ham. Other popular croquettes we will discuss are chicken, fish, cod, shrimp, and vegetable croquettes.

What are three types of croquette? ›

Popular meat fillings include chopped beef, pork, chicken, or other sausage. The most popular vegetables are mashed or chopped potatoes, peas, or cabbage. Fish is also a popular choice, and some croquettes are simply cheese.

Do Aldi sell potato croquettes? ›

Inspired Cuisine Potato Croquettes 250g | ALDI.

What are Dutch croquettes called? ›

Dutch croquettes, or kroketten as we call them are a very popular snacks in The Netherlands. They are sold in Dutch fast food restaurants, so called 'snackbars'.

Who invented potato croquettes? ›

Croquette potatoes, also known as potato croquettes, have a history that can be traced back to France in the 19th century. They were invented in the early 1800s, and their creation is often attributed to French chef and culinary innovator Antoine Beauvilliers.

Why did my salmon croquettes fall apart? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

How do you keep salmon croquettes from falling apart? ›

The trick to making salmon croquettes that don't fall apart is making sure they have ingredients to bind them together. In this recipe, egg and flour keep them together. They are still a bit fragile but if you handle with care, they will cook up perfectly.

How do you keep salmon patties from crumbling? ›

If you have a lot of salmon patties to make, you can even forgo the pan altogether and bake them on a sheet tray in the oven. This way, even if your patties are a little too wet or dry you can still get a decent shape; less flipping means less chance of the patties falling apart.

Why do my potato patties fall apart? ›

The biggest thing to note is how thick the mashed potatoes are to begin with, if your mashed potatoes are thin or more watery to begin with you might need to add more flour to keep everything together. Egg – This is used as a binder to help keep the mashed potatoes cakes from falling apart.

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