Funeral Potatoes Croquettes Air Fryer (Printable Version)

Air fried crispy potato croquettes with cheddar and green onions for a flavorful, lighter snack or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potato Mixture

01 - 3 cups cooked and cooled russet potatoes, mashed
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Coating

09 - 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - Oil spray for cooking

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended and smooth.
02 - Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into small cylinders or balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used, creating 16 croquettes.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Place crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
04 - Dip each croquette into the egg mixture, then roll in the cornflakes or breadcrumbs until fully coated. Ensure even coverage on all sides.
05 - Set air fryer temperature to 390°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
06 - Arrange croquettes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving adequate space between each piece. Lightly spray with oil spray.
07 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
08 - Transfer hot croquettes to serving plate. Garnish with additional green onions if desired. Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like comfort food but actually feel lighter than the original casserole, thanks to air frying instead of deep frying in butter.
  • You can make a whole batch in under 45 minutes, and they're the kind of thing people keep reaching for even after they've eaten enough.
  • Leftovers genuinely reheat beautifully, so meal prep becomes actually enjoyable instead of a chore.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for your potatoes—warm potatoes won't hold together properly when you shape them, and you'll end up frustrated.
  • The halfway shake is not optional; croquettes cooked without turning will brown unevenly and stay soft on one side.
03 -
  • Keep your potato mixture slightly cooler than room temperature when shaping—warm potatoes are slippery and won't hold their shape the way cold ones do.
  • The moment you open the air fryer door, you'll hear a crunch sound; that's the sound of croquettes done exactly right, and it's the most satisfying audio evidence that your cooking worked.
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