Looking for a new way to serve your Thanksgiving leftovers? This recipe uses leftover turkey and mashed potatoes and turns them into delicious air-fried turkey croquettes!  While not low-carb, this tasty recipe is still low in sugar and provides plenty of protein. Pair it with the Massaged Kale Salad for a satisfying meal.

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turkey croquettes recipe
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
 2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
 1 shallot, finely chopped
 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 3 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
 1 large egg
 2 tablespoons water
 1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
 Butter-flavored cooking spray
 Sour cream, optional
1

Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheeses, shallot, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper; stir in turkey. Shape into twelve 1-in.-thick patties.

2

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip croquettes in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere.

3

In batches, place croquettes in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown; 4-5 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 6 Servings

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Cholesterol 124mg42%
Sodium 673mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 29g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
 1 shallot, finely chopped
 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 3 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
 1 large egg
 2 tablespoons water
 1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
 Butter-flavored cooking spray
 Sour cream, optional

Directions

1

Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheeses, shallot, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper; stir in turkey. Shape into twelve 1-in.-thick patties.

2

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip croquettes in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere.

3

In batches, place croquettes in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown; 4-5 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream.

Turkey Croquettes

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