Potato Croquettes are crisp fried breaded mashed potato patties. Parmesan cheese and chives are added to the potatoes to provide the ultimate taste bud experience. Two minute garlic aioli dipping sauce takes this over the top!
Hubby just loves these potatoes!! They reheat perfectly on a baking sheet in a 425 degree oven for a couple of minutes each side. Don’t skip the garlic aioli dipping sauce! It is AMAZING!
These delicious Potato Croquettes are so easy to whip together. They can be deep fried but I prefer to pan fry them in a little vegetable oil consequently making a lot less mess and still producing a nice crunchy crust. Are you always in a hurry? Believe me I get it! Hurry is my middle name! Prepare the mashed potatoes a day ahead of time and store in the fridge in an airtight container. When you are almost ready to complete the other steps remove the potatoes from the icebox and let them come to room temperature for about 30-40 minutes. These delicious potato patties are perfect with steak, chicken, fish and pork. The patties can be cooked ahead of time and reheated on a baking sheet in the oven at 425 degrees for just a few minutes.
What is a Potato Croquette?
A Potato Croquette is a crispy on the outside and a creamy on the inside potato pancake that is super easy to make with any good mashed potatoes. But before you add anything to those smashed spuds lets talk about how to make those beauties.
How do you make Potato Croquettes?
How do you make Potato Croquettes?These mashed potato croquettes could not be any easier. Mix 2 cups mashed potatoes with a beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, fresh chives, salt and pepper. Form small patties and dip in the flour, beaten eggs and then breadcrumbs. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Mix the mayo, minced garlic, lemon juice and salt. Serve with the potato croquettes. It is just that simple to make great tasting croquettes with Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce!
What potatoes are the best for this recipe
Both russet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes are perfect for these delicious delights. Just boil the peeled potatoes until soft, drain real well and mash. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Now you are ready to proceed with the rest of the recipe!
These amazing potatoes are perfect as a side dish or an appetizer. Put them on your to try list today and let me know what you think!!
Other potato recipes you will love!
- Parmesan Herb Potatoes
- Funeral Potatoes
- Loaded Potato Soup
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
- Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
This post was originally published August 4, 2018 and was republished July 31, 2019 withe new content.
Potato Croquettes with Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Potato Patties
- 2 cups mashed potatoes about 1 lb of potatoes or three average sized spuds
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Crispy Breading
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garlic Aioli
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In medium bowl combine mashed potatoes, 1 beaten egg, Parmesan, chopped chives, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Using 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop shape potatoes into disc shaped potato patties.
- Place flour, beaten eggs and Panko bread crumbs in three separate shallow bowls. Dip patty into flour, eggs and then bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining patties.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes patties and cook until browned; approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Add more oil when necessary.
- In small bowl whisk together mayo, garlic, salt and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately with garlic aioli.
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wilhelmina
Delicious! I love the crispy outside paired with the creamy, fluffy middles, it’s just perfect! I love the tip of using leftover mashed potatoes too, but these are so delicious it is totally worth making mashed potatoes just to have these croquettes!
Meri Schroeder
I had exactly two cups of mashed potatoes left over and was trying to find a potato cake recipe to use. These were great. Maybe my potatoes were a bit creamier to work with, but these cakes were a bit mushy for me handle and dredge. I ended up adding some of the breadcrumbs into the mix to firm it up a bit. That helped, plus putting the mix back in the fridge for a bit longer. These were a great addition to other leftovers we were having to help clean out the fridge (I hate food waste). Thanks for the recipe, I’m sure I’ll be making again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Meri! Yes I hate throwing away food too!
b
Great side dish. I used leftover mashed potatoes.
Tried two but added more bread crumbs to the rest.
loved them!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! So glad that you enjoyed them!!
Karly
I love this! There are always leftover mash potatoes. Thanks for sharing!
Karen Rooster Boots
I think I’m going to try these in the air fryer!
Josi
These potato croquettes look so good!!! Definitely need to give these a try!!
Kelly Anthony
I love all kind of potatoes but I especially enjoy them when they are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside just like your potato croquettes.
Patty at Spoonabilities
This is definitely on my list! I cannot wait to try these little potato goodnesses! Yummy!!
Tammy
I haven’t had these in ages!! Now I’m craving them and they just look so, so good! I love that crispy exterior. Can’t wait to make these 😀
Connie
I’ve always heard of croquettes but never had one. Yours though, look delicious! I will definitely have to save this recipe and give it a go.
emman damian
The mashed potato croquettes looks so good! I haven’t ate one in ages! I hope I can cook it on weekends.
Porsha carr
I think I’m gonna try this one!
Kristine Nicole Alessandra
My youngest son is our official potato monster in the family. I will make this for him and I am sure he’ll have the happiest tummy ever! Thanks for the recipe!
Megha
We call here potato tikki and I love it to the core. I literally loved how you presented it.
Sara Welch
You are speaking my kind of language! I love potatoes; these look scrumptious! Excited to try these out this weekend!
Annemarie LeBlanc
My husband loves potato croquettes. I always have to make a large batch because once he knows we’ll be having them, he starts eating the pieces that are already done. Haha. I love that garlic aioli dipping sauce. Will try that.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Annemarie! I hope you enjoy the dipping sauce!