Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Croquettes

Name: Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Croquettes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 6 bacon strips, cooked, crumbled; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 4 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; as needed nonstick cooking spray

Golden, crispy potato croquettes filled with smoky bacon and melted cheddar, cooked in the air fryer for a satisfying morning bite with far less oil than deep-frying.

48 minMediumServes 4300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
6 bacon strips, cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
as needed nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs peeled, cubed russet potatoes in salted water until fully tender, about 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot over low heat for 1 minute to steam off excess moisture.
2

Mash the potatoes until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Fold in 6 cooked, crumbled bacon strips, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 4 thinly sliced scallions (green onions). Allow the mixture to cool until it's firm enough to shape, at least 20 minutes.
3

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Set up a coating station: place 2 beaten large eggs in one shallow bowl and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs in another.
4

Scoop about 3 tablespoons of potato mixture and shape into an oval croquette. Dip in the egg wash, then roll in panko, pressing to coat firmly. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
5

Arrange croquettes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Lightly spray all over with as needed nonstick cooking spray.
6

Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flip once, then continue for 6 to 8 minutes more until deeply golden and crispy all over.
7

Serve hot with additional sour cream for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Croquettes dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free breakfast collection instead.

Can I make Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Croquettes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Croquettes ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Croquettes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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