A croquette is a small, breaded and fried roll made from a mixture of meat, seafood, vegetables, or cheese blended with a thick binder (like mashed potatoes or béchamel sauce).
They’re crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside.
🥔 Classic Croquette Basics
Typical components:
- Filling (mashed potatoes, shredded chicken, ham, tuna, beef, or cheese)
- Binder (egg, béchamel, or mashed potato)
- Coating (flour → egg → breadcrumbs)
- Deep-fried until golden brown
🌍 Popular Types Around the World
- 🇫🇷 French croquettes – Often béchamel-based
- 🇪🇸 Spanish croquetas – Very creamy, usually ham or chicken
- 🇳🇱 Dutch kroket – Ragout filling, served with mustard
- 🇯🇵 Korokke – Potato-based, sometimes with curry or beef
- 🇧🇷 Brazilian coxinha – Chicken-filled teardrop shape
- 🇺🇸 Potato croquettes – Often served as a side dish
🥘 Simple Potato Croquette Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold works best)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper
- ½ cup flour
- 1 beaten egg (for coating)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Steps:
- Mix potatoes, egg, cheese, and seasoning.
- Shape into small logs or balls.
- Roll in flour → dip in egg → coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden (2–3 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A baked or air fryer version
- A chicken or beef croquette recipe
- A healthier version
- Or a traditional Spanish-style creamy croqueta recipe
