Air Fryer Potato Croquettes

Name: Air Fryer Potato Croquettes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Potatoes to be cleaned 1.1 lbs; Potato starch 6 ¼ tbsp; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 1 oz; Eggs 2; Provola cheese 5.5 oz; Breadcrumbs 1 cup; Corn flakes unsweetened 1 ½ cup; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Marjoram optional to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Valentina Cutaia

Air fryer potato croquettes are like a fresh twist on an old-school Italian classic—really, they bring a new vibe. We're talking crispy little bites that are all tender and soft inside, thanks to the air fryer. Seriously good. Now, in Italy, folks have been making crocchette di patate for, well, ages. But here's the thing: this version skips most of the oil and that frying smell that, honestly, nobody wants hanging around.

The trick? Crushed cornflakes for breading. And it gives that extra crunch you just don’t get with regular breadcrumbs. Plus, right in the center, there's a cheesy core that gets all gooey and melty—you know, the good stuff—as these homemade potato croquettes cook up. Each bite hits you with a combo of crispy outside and moist, fluffy mashed potatoes inside. So... So good. Perfect for parties or as a quick snack, these crispy potato croquettes vanish fast.

Look, kids love 'em, but grown-ups are all about breaking through that golden, crunchy shell to reach the soft, savory center. In Italy, different regions might use Parmigiano or mozzarella—really, either works. And the cheese pull? Super satisfying. You can serve these as air fryer appetizers with a light dip, or make it a main dish with a salad. Pretty simple, really.

The best part? You’re not stuck standing around frying them in oil—just pop them in the air fryer and let it do its thing. For real. It’s one of those healthy air fryer recipes that doesn’t skimp on flavor. I mean, the mix of golden crunch and creamy potato? Pure comfort. And it’s wild how the air fryer keeps things so crispy with hardly any oil. Once you try this method, you'll get why everyone’s swapping their old fried snacks for these updated, simple Italian classics. It's a delicious way to enjoy a **dish with a modern twist, making everyday cooking a breeze—no question about it.

How to prepare Air Fryer Potato Croquettes

To prepare the air fryer potato croquettes, boil the potatoes in boiling water for about half an hour 1. Once ready, pass them through a potato ricer and collect the purée directly into a bowl 2, then add the grated Parmesan 3.

Add the potato starch 4, the salt 5 and a drizzle of oil 6.

Mix everything well to obtain a compact, homogeneous mixture 7. Set aside and cut the provola into strips 8, then take a tablespoon of mixture (about 2.5 oz) and, pressing it on your hand, shape it into an elongated form, pressing the center to create an indentation 9.

Place small pieces of provola cheese (about 3/4 oz) in the center 10 and close, shaping your croquettes to obtain the typical oval form 11. Pour the cornflakes onto a tea towel 12.

Fold the tea towel over the cereal to wrap it, then press it with the bottom of a bowl 13 to crush it 14. Move on to the breading: in a baking dish pour the breadcrumbs and the crushed cornflakes 15.

Season the coating with salt 16 and beat the eggs in a separate bowl 17. Dip the croquettes in the beaten eggs 18.

Then roll them in the coating, making sure they are completely covered 19. With these quantities you will get 8 croquettes 20. Place the croquettes on the basket of a 6-liter (about 1.6-gallon) air fryer 21.

Spray them with a little oil 22, or brush them, and cook at 392°F for 15 minutes, until golden 23. Garnish with marjoram leaves and serve your air fryer potato croquettes immediately 34.