Description
Crispy golden sweet potato croquettes with a creamy burrata dip and a crunchy pistachio topping an elegant yet comforting appetizer that balances sweet, savory, and creamy textures beautifully.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
8 oz burrata cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender; drain and mash until smooth.
2. Stir in olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and one egg.
3. Form mixture into small cylinders or balls.
4. Whisk remaining egg in a bowl and place panko breadcrumbs in another bowl.
5. Dip croquettes into egg, then coat in panko.
6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
7. Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.
8. In a food processor or bowl, blend burrata with olive oil and lemon juice until smooth.
9. Spread burrata dip onto a serving plate.
10. Top with croquettes, sprinkle pistachios over everything, garnish with herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
Croquettes can be baked or air-fried for a lighter version.
Add chili flakes to the burrata dip for a subtle kick.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 croquettes with dip
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sweet potato croquettes, burrata dip, pistachio crunch, gourmet appetizer