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Servings: 20 pcs.

Croquetas (Spanish Potato Croquettes)

These quick and easy potato croquettes are infused with the delicious flavor of Manchego cheese for a Spanish twist on a classic.
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Sides, Snack, Starter, Tapas
Cuisine: Mediterranean Sea
Keyword: cheese, Potato, Sides, spain, Starter
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour

Equipment

  • 1 Deep fryer can be replaced by a regular pot
  • 1 Silicone Mold can be omitted

Ingredients

  • 700 gram Potato
  • 1 pcs. Egg beaten
  • 12 gram Salt
  • 2.3 gram Pepper
  • 4.4 gram Cayenne Pepper
  • 100 gram Cheese Manchego, can be replaced by another Spanish cheese
  • 60 gram Wheat Flour

Breading

  • 50 gram Wheat Flour
  • 2 pcs. Egg beaten
  • 100 gram Grate or panko

Other Than That

  • 644 gram Oil for frying - neutral flavor
  • 1 handful Broad leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes of approximately 3x3 cm.
  • Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them in a large bowl.
  • Add a beaten egg, salt, cayenne pepper, pepper, and the grated cheese, and mix well.
  • Add flour and stir until the dough is uniform.
  • Shape them as desired and freeze them for about 46-60 minutes. This step can be omitted by proceeding directly to the next step.
  • Roll them in flour, then the beaten egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
  • Place them directly into a (deep-fryer) pot with oil heated to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Don't add too many at once, as it lowers the oil temperature, so stick to a few pieces at a time.
  • The mashed potatoes are cooked, so it's just a matter of getting the coating crispy (golden in color).
  • Take them out and place them on paper towels to drain the oil.
  • Sprinkle salt on top and chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy.

Notes

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