Recipe of the Week - Tuna Croquettes

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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.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 5 ounce cans chunk light tuna, in water, drained and flaked apart

  • 1 large 10 ounce russet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes, 9 ounces peeled

  • 1/4 cup chopped dill

  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • black pepper, to taste

  • olive oil spray

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 3/4 cup plain or gluten-free panko

  • lemon wedges, for squeezing

  • tartar sauce, optional for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place the potatoes in a small sauce pan and cover with water. Cook on medium- high heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 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 1/4 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 350F 10 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.

  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 2 Croquettes

  • Calories: 197

  • Carbohydrates: 21g

  • Protein: 22.5g

  • Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g

  • Cholesterol: 68mg

  • Sodium: 364.5mg

  • Fiber: 1.5g

  • Sugar: 1.5g