Beef Croquettes with Crispy Italian Breading
A classic Italian-inspired snack made with beef croquettes coated in a crispy breading. Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- ●12 oz Beef CroquettesAvailable at most grocery stores or Italian markets
- ●1 cup All-purpose Flour
- ●1 cup BreadcrumbsPanko or regular
- ●1/2 cup Parmesan CheeseGrated
- ●2 Eggs
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Pepper
- ●1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- 2
In a separate dish, mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese.
- 3
Dip each beef croquette into the eggs, coating completely.
- 4
Roll the egg-coated croquette in the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- 5
Place the coated croquette on a plate or tray.
- 6
Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating process with the remaining croquettes.
- 7
Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
When the oil is hot, add a few of the coated croquettes to the skillet.
- 9
Fry the croquettes until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 10
Remove the croquettes from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 11
Serve the crispy beef croquettes hot with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.