French · Dinner
Fried Cheese Croquettes (Low-Calorie)
Panko-crusted cheese croquettes made with ricotta and reduced-fat cheddar, baked then air-fried to achieve a crackling shell while keeping the filling light. Nutmeg and chives season the molten cheese centre, served with lemon-dressed arugula for a French bistro classic reimagined as low-calorie.
$3
20 minsPrep
15 minsCook
35 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
347Calories
21.8gProtein
18.7gFat
23.1gCarbs
2.5gSugar
2gFiber
735mgSodium
238mgChol
10.2gSat Fat
318mgPotassium
442mgCalcium
2.2mgIron
1.2mcgVitamin B12
7.1mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-calorie
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Mash the cheddar and ricotta together with a fork in a small bowl, mix in the nutmeg, salt, pepper, and flour until evenly combined.
2
Chill
Cover the cheese mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm enough to hold its shape when rolled.
3
Build
Divide the chilled mixture into 3 equal pieces and roll each into a small log about 2 inches long.
4
Dredge
Coat each log lightly in flour, dip in the beaten egg, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
5
Bake
Arrange the croquettes on a lightly oiled tray and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes until pale gold.
6
Crisp
Transfer to an air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown.
7
Plate
Toss the arugula with lemon juice and mound on a plate, then arrange the hot croquettes alongside and serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 7 oz200g reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup160g part-skim ricotta cheese
- 4 tbsp30g all-purpose flour
- 22 small eggs
- 2/3 cup40g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp2 tsp fresh chives
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 pinch2 pinch salt
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
- 2 tsp10ml olive oil, for the tray
- 2 cup40g arugula, for serving
- 2 tsp10ml lemon juice, for serving
