Tortilla de Patata Croquetas with Iberian Ham – 45-Minute Recipe
These Spanish tortilla croquetas are a delightful twist on the classic, filled with a savory blend of potato, onion, and rich Iberian ham. The secret lies in the ham bone, which infuses the mixture with deep flavor, while the panko coating gives a crisp, golden finish. Perfect for a quick dinner or as an impressive tapas starter.
Recipe by davidgelicook· Structured by ReelsMeals
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- tortilla de patata
- jamón ibérico
- jamón ibérico bone
- onion
- potato
- eggs
- salt
- panko
- sunflower oil
Instructions
- 1Combine the diced tortilla de patata, finely chopped jamón ibérico, diced onion, and fried potato in a bowl.
- 2Add the jamón ibérico bone to the mixture and heat gently to allow the ham fat to release and integrate with the potato and onion.
- 3Whisk the eggs and add to the mixture, seasoning with salt to taste, ensuring the mixture is well combined and not overly salty.
- 4Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- 5Coat each ball in panko breadcrumbs.
- 6Heat sunflower oil to 356°F (350°F) and fry the coated croquetas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 7Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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Gentle ham bone heating
Heat the jamón ibérico bone gently before mixing.
Uniform ball size
Shape the mixture into golf‑ball‑sized balls.
Fry until golden
Fry the coated croquetas at 180°C for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Drain before serving
Place the fried croquetas on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
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- How long does it take to make Tortilla de Patata Croquetas with Iberian Ham?
- About 45 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Tortilla de Patata Croquetas with Iberian Ham recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Tortilla de Patata Croquetas with Iberian Ham recipe come from?
- It was shared by davidgelicook on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.