Chicken and potato croquettes

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and boiled and mashed
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, boiled in salt water and shredded
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced and boiled
• 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp corn starch
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• Oil for frying
• For coating
• 5 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water ( less or more to make thick slurry )
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, shredded chicken, bell pepper, boiled carrots, and green onions.
2. Season with salt, pepper, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, and red chili flakes.
3. Add corn starch and crack in the eggs.
4. Mix everything thoroughly.
5. Shape the mixture into round croquettes and lay them flat on a clean surface.
6. Make the wet batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and water until a thick slurry forms.
7. In another bowl, add breadcrumbs.
8. Dip each croquette in the wet batter, then coat it with breadcrumbs.
9. Heat the oil to 350°F. Fry the croquettes in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve them with your favorite sauce and enjoy.