11 Recipes for Crispy Croquettes

Get your fried food fix.

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, croquettes are ultra-satisfying comfort food. From a savory leek and mushroom version to sweet, honey-coated goat cheese balls, here are 11 excellent croquette recipes.

Salmon Croquettes with Creole Aïoli

A homemade Creole spice blend adds a piquant kick to these salmon croquettes, which have a crunchy exterior and tender, flaky interior.

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Salt Cod Croquettes

Known as bolinhos in Portuguese ("little cakes"), these croquettes are star chef Daniel Boulud's take on the classic Brazilian bar food.

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Leek and Mushroom Croquettes

Chef Jerry Traunfeld serves these creamy-centered croquettes in walnut-size balls, but they can also be made larger for a vegetarian main course.

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Sesame-Coated Sweet Potato Croquettes

These African-inspired fried sweet potato balls are rolled in sesame seeds, a typically Malawian ingredient.

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Tuna Croquettes

Made from jarred tuna, these irresistibly crispy bites transform a grazing board into a hearty supper; a drizzle of honey takes them over the top.

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Potato and Mozzarella Croquettes

These super-crisp fried potato croquettes are filled with soft mashed potato and gooey melted cheese.

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Tirokroketes (Greek Fried Goat Cheese Balls) with Honey

A double-coating of panko crumbs amplifies the crunch for these sweet-savory croquettes.

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Bollitos de Papa y Elote (Potato Elote Bites)

Crunchy, cheesy, and a little bit fiery, these bites feature a zingy corn filling that's wrapped up in spiced mashed potatoes and deep-fried.

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Chicken Croquettes

These Spanish-inspired croquettes are a great way to use leftover roast chicken.

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Fried Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce

Our Fried Boudin Balls boast pork, rice, liver, and seasonings that are shaped into balls and fried for a crispy exterior and a light, almost creamy interior.

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Toasted Pistachio-Cheese Arancini

Filled with creamy, cheesy rice, studded with nuts and green peas, and encased in a crackly crust, these arancini are the size of tangerines.

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