These potato croquettes are comfort food wrapped up in a single bite. A crispy exterior holds creamy mashed potatoes with chicken and veggies. Serve this easy appetizer and wow the crowd!
Boil quartered potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes after they come to a boil. Take care not to overcook.
Drain the water. Use a Potato Ricer or potato masher to mash the potatoes until creamy and smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature. This can be done a day ahead, and left in the fridge covered until ready to use.
Combine potatoes, flour & egg. Use hands to combine everything together. The potatoes should not stick to the bowl when you’re done. Reserve until ready to use.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat with 2-3 tbsp of oil. Add onions and saute until slightly golden, stirring often.
Add grated carrots and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add ground chicken and keep breaking meat with wooden spoon until fully cooked.
Simmer to reduce the cream slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
When ready to fry the potato croquettes whisk the eggs in the first bowl. Fill a second bowl with about 2/3 cup flour. Fill the 3rd bowl with panco bread crumbs.
Take a tablespoon of the potato mixture (using a small ice cream scoop with trigger release works best), roll in a ball. Flatten inside the palm of your hand. Place a teaspoon of the meat mixture in the middle of the potato patty. Slightly close the palm of your hand and bring the two ends of the potato mixture together, enclosing the meat.
For croquettes, roll between the palms of your hands to form a perfect ball. Drop into flour and roll around. Set on a floured surface and continue working on the rest of the potato croquettes.
Fill heavy cast iron pot with about 1-2 inches oil. Heat until a breadcrumb dropped in the oil sizzles.
Dip each croquette in the egg wash, then in the bread crumbs & drop in the hot oil. Cook in batches, for about 1 minute or until golden in color. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with sour cream.
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