Ultra crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside- these Potato Croquettes have the perfect balance of flavors and textures. They turn out to be a great party food or appetizer, and pack in a lot of healthy ingredients like quinoa, walnuts, potatoes and more.
Peel potato(es), cut into large chunks and place in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook potatoes until tender. Remove from heat and drain well. Transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork or masher.
10 ounce yukon gold potatoes
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive in a skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add onions and garlic and cook until softened. Stir frequently to keep from burning.
½ cup onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic
Combine the mashed potatoes, egg, cooked onions and garlic, walnuts, quinoa and parsley together until well combined. Add salt and pepper as desired.
¼ cup walnuts, 1 cup quinoa, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon parsley, Salt and pepper to taste
Shape and Cook the Croquettes
Measure out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into ovals.
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or plate and add salt and pepper to taste. Place each croquette into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the breadcrumbs coat the outside.
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
Heat about ⅛ inch of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add the croquettes to the pan. Leave enough room around the croquettes in order to turn them. It may require cooking them in batches.
¼ cup avocado oil
Turn them over to brown all the sides. When cooked, remove from the pan and keep warm in a 200 degree oven while you cook the remaining croquettes.
Notes
Taste and adjust: After mixing all the ingredients give it a taste so you can best adjust the salt. Potatoes require a bit more of a heavy hand with salt than other ingredients.
Get the perfect size: Use a measuring spoon to divide up the mashed potatoes and quinoa which helps to make the cooking time of the croquettes consistent.
Keep it lump-free: Use a potato ricer or handheld masher to get as many lumps out of the potatoes as possible.
Test the oil: Make sure your oil is hot before adding the croquettes. You can test the oil by dropping in a pinch of breadcrumbs. If the oil begins to bubble around the crumbs, it’s ready to cook the croquettes.
Make a larger batch: You will follow the recipe exactly as written when making them for a larger group. Note that you can change the number of servings in the recipe card to automatically adjust the quantities of ingredients.