TUNA CROQUETTES

These crunchy tuna croquettes are budget-friendly, perfect appetizers or side dishes, made with canned tuna, potato, and parsley, that can be baked in the air fryer or the oven.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Freezer time 10

Total Time 1

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Ingredients

2 5 Oz Canned tuna, drained and flaked apart
1 large 10 ounce russet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
2 tbsp minced red onion
1 tbsp Dijon
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp kosher saltblack pepper, to taste
olive oil spray
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup plain or gluten-free panko
lemon wedges, for squeezing
tartar sauce, optional for serving

Instructions

Place the potatoes in a pan and cover with water. Cook on medium-high heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 18 minutes then drain.
Mash in a large bowl and combine with the tuna, parsley, mayonnaise, red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice ,and salt and pepper and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Place1/4 cup of mixture in hand and gently roll into 8 logs.
Place one beaten egg in a small bowl, and the breadcrumbs in another bowl.

Air Fryer Method:

Air fry 350F 10 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.

Oven Method:

Bake in the oven 375F for 22 to 24 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.
Serve with lemon wedges.

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