Air-Fryer Turkey Croquettes

Name: Air-Fryer Turkey Croquettes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups finely chopped cooked turkey; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons water; 1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs; Butter-flavored cooking spray; Sour cream, optional

I grew up with a family that looked forward to leftovers, especially the day after Thanksgiving. But we didn't just reheat turkey and spuds in the microwave—we took our culinary creativity to a new level with recipes likes these air-fryer turkey croquettes. Serve three per plate along with a crisp green salad for an unforgettable meal. —Meredith Coe, Charlottesville, Virginia

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
Butter-flavored cooking spray
Sour cream, optional

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheeses, shallot, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper; stir in turkey. Shape into twelve 1-in.-thick patties.
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip croquettes in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere.
In batches, place croquettes in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown; 4-5 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream.

Test Kitchen tip

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in a deep fryer, electric skillet or on the stovetop.

Nutrition Facts

2 croquettes: 322 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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grandmascooking22

Feb 20, 2020

Loved the herbs in these croquettes. I used my fresh rosemary and sage. I did a quick pulse of the turkey in my food processor. Served with sour cream and lettuce salad. Also served leftover cranberry salad.