Bacon Croquettes with Manchego
Everything is better with bacon! Switch out the Spanish ham for bacon in this Bacon Manchego Croquettes recipe. Perfect as an appetizer or a light dinner.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon
- 1 pound potatoes boiled, mashed
- 2 large eggs divided, 1 for base and 1 for egg wash
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- cooking spray
Instructions
To make the croquette mixture:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Fold in the cooked bacon and cheese. Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes to firm it up.
- Lightly flour your hands and shape the mixtures into small balls about 1 inch balls.
- Dip each croquette into the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place croquettes in a single layer, spray with oil, and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Remove when the outside is lightly golden brown and crispy and the center is 165F.
- Let sit for 2-3 minutes before eating with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure the potato mixture doesn't have too much moisture. Some of the store bought mashed potatoes have extra liquid so be sure to drain them first.
- Chill the dough before forming into balls to help them hold their shape.
- When you air fry, I like to just have them in the basket, without a liner. I know this makes for more cleanup but allowing the air to circulate all around them, helps to crisp up the entire surface.
- On that same note, make sure there is enough space between the croquettes in the air fryer basket. Depending on the size, you might need to cook them in batches.
- Use regular breadcrumbs for more even coverage and keep the cheese from leaking out.
- Experiment with different fillings like mushrooms, ham, and different spices like cajun seasoning or bbq seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg