Funeral Potatoes Croquettes Air Fryer (Printable)

Crispy, cheesy potato bites cooked to golden perfection, perfect as a snack or side dish.

# What You 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

# 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 baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all mixture is used.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Place crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
04 - Dip each croquette first into the egg mixture, then roll in the cornflakes or breadcrumbs until fully coated.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
06 - Arrange croquettes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each. Spray lightly with cooking oil spray.
07 - Air fry for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining croquettes if necessary.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Air frying makes them lighter and healthier than traditional deep-fried croquettes
  • Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes
  • Crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside
  • Easy to customize with your favorite seasonings and toppings
  • Great for meal prep—they reheat beautifully in the air fryer
02 -
  • Chill the shaped croquettes before coating to help them hold together better during air frying
  • Use a light hand when spraying oil—too much can make the coating soggy
  • Turn the croquettes gently halfway through cooking to ensure even browning
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes
  • Double the batch and freeze uncooked croquettes for a quick snack anytime
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