Fried Chicken Potato Croquettes
Golden crispy croquettes filled with creamy mashed potatoes and tender shredded chicken. A simple, comforting snack or side that uses leftovers beautifully.
Equipment
- 1 | Mixing bowl |
- 1 | Spatula |
- 1 | Deep skillet or frying pan |
- 1 | Slotted spoon |
- 1 | Paper towels |
Ingredients
- 2 | cups | mashed potatoes | cooled
- 1 | cup | shredded cooked chicken |
- 0.25 | cup | all-purpose flour |
- 0.25 | cup | fresh parsley | chopped
- 0.5 | teaspoon | salt |
- 0.25 | teaspoon | black pepper |
- | | oil | for frying
Instructions
- Place cooled mashed potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add shredded chicken, flour, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Shape mixture into oval or round croquettes.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry croquettes 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days.
Reheat in a 375°F oven to keep the coating crisp.
Mixture can be shaped and refrigerated overnight before frying.
Add extra flour if the mixture feels too soft to shape.
Reheat in a 375°F oven to keep the coating crisp.
Mixture can be shaped and refrigerated overnight before frying.
Add extra flour if the mixture feels too soft to shape.