These easy Vegan Croquettes are perfect finger snack for any party or any occasion. Its crispy from outside and yet creamy and soft from inside. Its oil free and can be oven baked or air fried.

When I thought about these potato Croquettes, I decided to pack them with veggies to add more nutrition to these.

Also, I was very particular on maintaining its same original taste and texture.

Hence, I went ahead with a variety of veggies and beans too. This way these homemade potato croquettes became healthier and protein rich.

What are croquettes?

These are round flat crispy snacks made usually from minced meat, eggs and vegetables. Then they are coated with bread crumbs and are deep fried. This dish originated in France but travelled worldwide and got adopted in different ways.

Therefore, I made my own healthier version with the same comforting taste.

I am so excited to discover this new appetizer which works great for any festivals or just simply get together. Its simple and so delicious.

So, when I air frying my veggies like carrots and okra, I definitely air these as well.

Sometimes, I just make these for ourselves when we crave for finger foods.

Hence, I am sharing these Vegan croquettes recipe with you.

Ingredients for vegetarian croquettes

Potatoes
Cauliflower
Spinach
Chickpeas
Coconut milk
Whole wheat flour
Nutritional yeast
Salt
Pepper
Nutmeg
Garlic
Parsley
Panko

I am sure these are the common ingredient which you must already be having in your kitchen. It’s simple and budget friendly too. I am so excited for you to try these and enjoy as much as we did.

Ingredients notes:

Potatoes – I used Yukon gold potatoes but the smaller ones. However, petite ones would not work here and the larger once would be too much. So, go for standard ones.

Cauliflower – fresh or frozen both works here. I used fresh cauliflower florets to avoid too much moisture.

Spinach – use baby spinach for a mellowed flavor.

Chickpeas – this adds protein and helps in binding as well. Make sure to drain and rinse well and dap it with tissue to remove extra moisture.

Coconut milk – tetra pack coconut milk which comes in a beverage form makes this recipe lighter and lower in fat.

Whole wheat flour – I like to use fiber rich whole wheat flour in my recipes. However, all purpose flour can also be used here.

Nutritional yeast – This is very convenient for me and I always keep it handy but you may use vegan parmesan cheese as well instead.

Parsley – fresh curly parsley does wonder to its taste but Italian parley can also be used here.

Panko crumbs – I love this part and panko is my favorite. It gives a nice texture and extra crunch. However, any vegan bread crumbs works here.

For detailed measurement of ingredients, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make Vegan Croquettes

Step 1: how to grind

Firstly, I combined potatoes, cauliflower, spinach and chickpeas in a food processer. I made sure that there was no extra moisture in it.

Then, I blended it until it formed a dough like consistency and kept it aside.

Step 2: How to make the final dough

Firstly, in a nonstick pan, I combined coconut milk, whole wheat flour, nutritional yeast and spices.

Next, I stirred it well and cooked until it thickened a bit.

Thereafter, I folded in the ground the veggies and mixed well.

Lastly, I folded in chopped parsley and let it cool down to room temperature.

Step 3: how to roll

Once, the dough batter was cooled, I scooped about 2 tbsp. of it between my palms and roughly shaped it oblong.

Then, I rolled it oblong generously in lots of panko crumbs and kept it on a flat surface.

I repeated this step for the rest of the dough batter.

To Oven Bake:

I preheated the oven at 425-degree Fahrenheit and prepared a baking sheet with a parchment paper.

Then, I placed all the croquettes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and baked in the middle rack of the oven for about 40 minutes.

Once done, I served it immediately with ketchup.

To Air fry:

I placed the rolled croquettes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and attached it to the air fryer. Then, I turned it on at 400 degree for 15 minutes. (You may have to do it 2-3 batches depending on the size of your air fryer).

We loved it and they were an instant hit.

I must have made these so many times that my family insisted it was time that I share this easy croquette recipe with you.

Serving suggestions:

These tastes great with ketchup but you may serve it with vegan sour cream, vegan ranch, vegan tzatziki or vegan mayo too.

Expert tips:

• Fold in the ground veggies as soon as the sauce thickens but before turning it off. Fold and mix properly and turn off immediately. Do not overcook at this point.
• Let the mixture cool down completely. It’s important because it becomes firmer and easier to handle.
• Most importantly, if the mixture sticks to your palms, then don’t worry. Simply wash it off when done. But make to roll in panko as dry as possible.

My other appetizer/snacks that you might like:
Chickpea Nuggets
Avocado fries
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Vegan Dumplings
Patatas Bravas

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I hope you will enjoy these as much as we did and I am very excited to hear back from you about these best vegan croquettes.

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