Crispy Tuna & Cheese Potato Croquettes by @hervecuisine

40 min

4 servings

🥔

1 kg

Potatoes

🐟

1 can

Tuna in water

🧀

100 g

Gruyere

🌿

1 tbsp

Herbes de provence

🫙

0.5 tsp

Nutmeg

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🥚

2

Eggs

🥖

50 g

Breadcrumbs

🌾

2 tbsp

Flour

🫗

Oil

  1. Boil
    • Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes in water, then roughly crush them with a fork.

  2. Add
    • Tuna in water
    • Gruyere or mozzarella
    • Herbes de Provence

    Add the drained tuna, gruyere, herbes de Provence, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and mix.

  3. Shape

    Shape into croquettes and place them in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.

  4. Roll
    • Flour
    • Eggs
    • Breadcrumbs

    Roll the croquettes successively in flour, beaten egg, then breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crispiness).

  5. Cook
    • Oil

    Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 190°C, flipping halfway through, with a light spray of oil before cooking.

  6. Cook
    • Oil

    Alternatively, cook in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 200°C, with the same light spray of oil.

  7. Deep-fry
    • Oil

    Alternatively, deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Crispy Tuna & Cheese Potato Croquettes by @hervecuisine

40 min

4 servings

🥔

1 kg

Potatoes

🐟

1 can

Tuna in water

🧀

100 g

Gruyere

🌿

1 tbsp

Herbes de provence

🫙

0.5 tsp

Nutmeg

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🥚

2

Eggs

🥖

50 g

Breadcrumbs

🌾

2 tbsp

Flour

🫗

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Boil the potatoes in water, then roughly crush them with a fork.

    🥔Potatoes
    🍴Fork

  2. Step 2/7

    Add the drained tuna, gruyere, herbes de Provence, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and mix.

    🐟Tuna in water
    🧀Gruyere or mozzarella
    🌿Herbes de Provence
    🫙Nutmeg
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/7

    Shape into croquettes and place them in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.

  4. Step 4/7

    Roll the croquettes successively in flour, beaten egg, then breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crispiness).

    🌾Flour
    🥚Eggs
    🥖Breadcrumbs
    Plates or shallow dishes

  5. Step 5/7

    Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 190°C, flipping halfway through, with a light spray of oil before cooking.

    🫗Oil
    🫗Spray bottle for oil

  6. Step 6/7

    Alternatively, cook in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 200°C, with the same light spray of oil.

    🫗Oil
    🫗Spray bottle for oil

  7. Step 7/7

    Alternatively, deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

    🫗Oil

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fish, Dairy, Spices, Herbs, Eggs, Grains, Fats

Ingredients

Potatoes, Tuna in water, Gruyere, Herbes de provence, Nutmeg, Salt, Pepper, Eggs, Breadcrumbs, Flour, Oil

Notes

Tuna in water (drained), Gruyere (grated, or mozzarella), Nutmeg (grated), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Eggs (beaten), Breadcrumbs (or 5 crushed rusk biscuits, panko also works for extra crispiness), Oil (light spray before air fryer or oven cooking, or for deep frying in the classic version)

Allergens

Fish, Milk, Eggs, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Nut-Free, Low-Calorie, Sugar-Free

Calories

130 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fat: 4g, Fiber: 1.3g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 70mg, Potassium: 320mg, Sodium: 180mg, Phosphorus: 110mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin B12: 0.6µg, Vitamin B6: 0.25mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Fork, Mixing bowl, Grater, Plates or shallow dishes, Spray bottle for oil

Appliances

Air fryer, Oven, Deep fryer, Freezer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Aperitif / Casual Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@hervecuisine

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Creamy, Tender, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Umami, Cheesy, Nutmeg-spiced, Herby

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 2-3 days (Store cooked croquettes in an airtight container,Reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crispiness), freezer : 1-2 months (Freeze uncooked, shaped and breaded croquettes on a tray before transferring to a bag,Cook from frozen, adding a few extra minutes)