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Crispy Japanese Potato Croquettes

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Golden, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside, these Crispy Japanese Potato Croquettes (Korokke) are a beloved Japanese comfort food perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.

Ingredients

  • Potatoes (starchy, like russet): 4 medium (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks
  • Onion (finely chopped): 1 small
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
  • Eggs: 2 large, beaten
  • Panko breadcrumbs: 2 cups
  • Vegetable oil: about 3 cups, for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or fryer to 350°F and line a tray with paper towels.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Boil potatoes until tender, drain well, then mash with butter, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, sauté chopped onion until soft and fold into mashed potatoes.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set up a dredging station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Shape potato mixture into oval patties. Dredge each patty in flour, dip into egg, and coat with panko, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Fry croquettes in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Finishing Touches: Remove croquettes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with tonkatsu sauce or a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

  • Note Chill shaped patties for 15 minutes before frying to help them hold together.
  • Double fry for extra crunch, first at 320°F then again at 375°F.
  • Bake option: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, for a lighter version.
  • Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.

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