Crispy Potato Croquettes
Thermomix recipe: Crispy Potato Croquettes. Ready in 65 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-3 cm pieces
- 500 g water (for boiling)
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 30 g plain flour
- 250 ml milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 50 g plain flour (for coating)
- 2 large eggs, beaten (for coating)
- 150 g breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Oil spray or 1 tbsp oil (for air frying/baking)
Instructions
- Add 500 g water to the mixing bowl. Place the simmering basket with the peeled and cut potatoes into the mixing bowl. Cook 20 min / Varoma / Speed 1.
- Carefully remove the simmering basket with the cooked potatoes and set aside to drain. Discard the water from the mixing bowl.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the mixing bowl. Mash 10 sec / Speed 4. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Without cleaning the mixing bowl, add 30 g butter and 30 g plain flour. Cook 2 min / 100°C / Speed 1 to make a roux.
- Add 250 ml milk, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to the mixing bowl. Cook 4 min / 90°C / Speed 3 to create a thick béchamel sauce.
- Add the mashed potatoes back into the mixing bowl with the béchamel sauce. Mix 20 sec / Speed 3 / Reverse until well combined. Ensure no lumps remain.
- Transfer the potato mixture to a shallow dish, cover with cling film directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) until firm enough to handle.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: one with 50 g plain flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with 150 g breadcrumbs.
- Take portions of the chilled potato mixture (about 30-40 g each) and shape them into cylinders, approximately 5-6 cm long and 2 cm thick.
- Roll each croquette first in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even layer.
- Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F) or oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly spray the croquettes with oil.
- Air fry for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crispy. If baking, place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or snack.
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