11 Recipes for Crispy Croquettes

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.

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.

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.

Sesame-Coated Sweet Potato Croquettes

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

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.

Potato and Mozzarella Croquettes

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

Tirokroketes (Greek Fried Goat Cheese Balls) with Honey

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

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.

Chicken Croquettes

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

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. 

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.