Croquetas de Jamón Serrano (Spanish Fried Croquettes with Ham)
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor – Fried Croquettes with Ham are a true delight for any food lover. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a satisfying snack, this recipe has got you covered. Join me as we unravel the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of textures and achieving that irresistible crunch.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan or skillet
- 1 large bowl
- 1 deep frying pan
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup flour
- 1 quart whole milk, at room temperature
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Flour
- 1⁄2 pound Jamón Serrano, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan or skillet.
- Add the onion and stir-cook until softened and translucent.
- Add a pinch of salt and nutmeg; mix in the diced ham and stir-cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix in the flour and cook until light brown, stirring continuously.
- Gradually mix in the milk. Set aside to cool.
- Butter the sides of a large bowl; add the dough, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Shape the dough into little logs.
- Coat evenly with flour and then dip in beaten egg. Finally, coat with breadcrumbs.
- Add enough olive oil to fry the croquettes to a deep frying pan and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the croquettes one by one and fry until evenly brown.
- Drain over paper towels. Serve warm.
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Notes
If you want to prepare these croquettes in advance, you can freeze them after shaping and breading. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. When ready to enjoy, simply fry them straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
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