Crispy Pork Croquetas
Golden, crispy Spanish pork croquetas with a creamy ham-and-herb filling, ready in 25 minutes. Pan-fry until the exterior shatters and the center stays warm and soft.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tbsp flour until smooth, then cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
Step 2
Pour milk slowly while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 3
Stir in ham and parsley. Remove from heat and spread onto a plate to cool completely, about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Place remaining flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko in a third. Form ham mixture into 12 oval croquetas.
Step 5
Coat each croqueta in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently so crumbs stick. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 6
Fry croquetas in two batches, 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large saucepan
- large skillet
- whisk
- shallow bowls (3)
- plate
- paper towels
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