Tuna Croquettes (Baked or Air Fryer)

Tuna Croquettes are budget-friendly, made with pantry staple canned tuna, potato and dill that’s breaded and baked in the oven or air fryer.

2 (5 oz) cans chunk tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked apart
1 large 10 oz russet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes, 9 oz peeled
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. red onion, minced
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
¾ tsp. sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
olive oil spray
1 large egg, beaten
¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs

To Serve:
lemon wedges
tartar sauce

Place the potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Cook on medium- high heat until potatoes are tender, about 15-18 minutes then drain.

Mash in a large bowl and combine with the tuna, dill, mayo, red onion, Dijon, lemon juice and salt and black pepper and place in the freezer 10 minutes.

Place a generous ¼ cup of mixture in hand and gently roll into 8 logs.

Place the beaten egg in a small bowl, the breadcrumbs in another bowl.

Dip the croquettes in the egg, then into the panko and set aside on a board. Spray both sides of the croquettes with olive oil.

Air Fryer Method:
Air fry 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.

Oven Method:
Bake in the oven 375°F (190°C/170°C fan, Gas Mark 5) for 22-24 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.

Serve with lemon wedges.

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Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information:
Serving: 2 croquettes, Calories: 215 kcal, Carbohydrates: 21.5 g, Protein: 22.5 g, Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 69 mg, Sodium: 426.5 mg, Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugar: 1.5 g