Croquetas De Atún (Tuna Croquettes)

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Croquetas De Atún (Tuna Croquettes) are a classic, must make seafood dish any time of year. Follow this recipe for crispy on the outside and creamy inside croquettes. The secret to their soft and creamy texture? A plain mashed potato!

3 croquetas de atun on a white plate with a lemon on the side.

The potato mutes the tuna-taste and they’re not as fishy as other seafood patties tend to be which is perfect for picky eaters!

The Ingredients

The ingredients for these Croquetas De Atun are very simple

  • The Tuna – I like to use white albacore in water but you can use whatever tuna you may have handy.
  • The Potato – A large russet potato or two medium white potatoes. Whatever you have handy.  
  • 1 large egg 
  • For the bread crumbs you can use seasoned or plain. This is the beauty of this dish! It’s so flexible. Panko will also work perfectly.
  • Kosher salt and black pepper

If frying in pan:

  • 1 cup avocado, grapeseed or vegetable oil add more oil if needed

if baking or in air fryer

  • olive oil for coating tuna patties

** Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

The ingredients on a white bowls placed on a marble baord.

How to cook Croquetas De Atun

Croquetas aren’t complicated to make and they are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Here’s a quick run-down:

  1. Start by boiling the potato in water until soft.
  2. Once cooked, mash the potato with a fork then mix together with the tuna in a bowl. Mix and mash everything together until you don’t see any chunks of potato.
  • A bowl with canned tuna and a cooked potato and a fork.
  • Tuna mixed with potato on a white bowl.

3. To form the patties, grab some tuna mixture with your hands and squeeze together to form the croquette patty.

4. Pass it thru the scrambled egg then the bread crumbs. Reserve on a plate until you’re ready to fry or bake them.

  • A blue plate with tuna patties and two bowls on the side with bread crumbs and scrambled eggs.

Ways to cook Croquetas De Atun

  • In Frying Pan: Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the croquettes until golden browned on all sides. About 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels and repeat the frying process until all done.

Note: frying the croquettes in oil does not require a lot of it since it’s a quick pass thru for about a minute on each side. Add more oil to the pan as needed, a little bit at the time.

  • Frying tuna croquettes in a white skillet.
  • A blue plate with tuna patties a salad on the side.
  • In Oven: 
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Arrange the tuna patties on a lightly greased baking sheet.
    • Spray or brush the top of the tuna patties with olive oil.
    • Bake for about 20 minutes, turning once, until golden browned on both sides.
  • In Air Fryer: 
    • Preheat, arrange the tuna patties on surface.
    • Spray or brush the top of the tuna patties with olive oil.
    • Bake for about 20 minutes, turning once, until golden browned on both sides.
A white plate with croquetas de atun and a white fork.

Make ahead and freeze raw:

Prepare tuna croquettes up to step #3 then place uncooked flat on a tray. Place in freezer for about 4 hours and when frozen, then you can package for longer term storage. Place them in a freezer bag or plastic container with wax or parchment paper between layers.

Thaw in the fridge or kitchen countertop then cook as directed.

Ideas on how to serve Croquetas De Atun:

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A white plate with tuna croquettes and a white fork.

Croquetas De Atún (Tuna Croquettes)

Servings 10 croquettes
Ana Frias
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Make these simple & delicious Croquetas De Atún (Tuna Croquettes) in less than 35 minutes! White tuna mixed with potato and covered with a crispy layer of bread crumb. Delicious! You can fry them in oil, baked them or cook them in air fryer. 

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Or Air Fryer
10 croquettes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 5 oz cans solid white albacore tuna in water or your preferred can of tuna
  • 1 large russet potato peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs or panko crumbs
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

If frying in pan:

  • ½ cup avocado, grapeseed or vegetable oil add more oil if needed

if baking or in air fryer

  • olive oil for coating tuna patties

Instructions
 

Make the croquettes

  • Place the potatoes in a small sauce pan and cover with water. Cook on medium-high heat until potatoes are cook through. Drain when they're cooked.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, add the egg in a shallow bowl and beat with a fork. In another bowl, add the bread crumbs and season with salt & pepper. Set both bowls aside.
  • Drain the tuna and place in a medium bowl . Add the cooked potatoes, salt & pepper.
  • Mix well and mash tuna & potatoes with a hand masher or a fork.
  • Form the tuna patties by squeezing them first then forming into patties. You can make them in any shape you want!
  • Pass thru the croquettes thru the egg mixture then coat with bread crumbs.

Cooking options:

  • IN FRYING PAN: Heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the croquettes until golden browned on all sides. About 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • IN OVEN: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the tuna patties on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spray or brush the top of the tuna patties with olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes, turning once, until golden browned on both sides.
  • IN AIR FRYER: Preheat, arrange the tuna patties on surface. Spray or brush the top of the tuna patties with olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes, turning once, until golden browned on both sides.
  • Serve while warm.

*Ana’s Notes:

Make ahead and freeze:
Prepare tuna croquettes up to step #3 then place uncooked flat on a tray. Place in freezer for about 4 hours and when frozen, then you can package for longer term storage. Place them in a freezer bag or plastic container with wax or parchment paper between layers.
Thaw in the fridge or kitchen countertop then cook as directed.

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NUTRITION

Serving: 1croquette | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 126mg | Cholesterol: 22mg | Calories: 150kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fat: 13g | Protein: 7g | Carbohydrates: 3g

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3 croquetas de atun on a white plate with a lemon on the side.

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