Crispy Ham Croquetas
Golden, crispy ham croquettes with a creamy ham-and-potato center. A Cuban street-food favorite that fries up in minutes and tastes like celebration.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups deli ham, finely diced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add flour and stir for 90 seconds until it smells nutty and looks light brown.
- 2
Pour milk in slowly while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 2 minutes until thick and smooth, then fold in diced ham.
- 3
Spread the ham mixture on a plate and refrigerate for 10 minutes until cool enough to handle.
- 4
Scoop the mixture into 12 golf-ball-sized portions and shape each one into a cylinder about 2 inches long.
- 5
Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. Place breadcrumbs in another bowl. Coat each croqueta in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- 6
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry croquetas 4-5 at a time for 2 minutes until golden brown on all sides, turning once.
- 7
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lime or a dipping sauce if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet or saucepan
- whisk or spoon
- shallow bowls (2)
- plate
- deep skillet or pot
- thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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