Keto Crispy Pumpkin Croquettes are a great way to taste warm fall flavors while remaining within low-carb requirements. The inside remains tender and silky, while the outside becomes brown and crunchy when baked. These croquettes are ideal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner when you want something crunchy and filling. Pumpkin provides mild sweetness and color to a meal without overpowering it, particularly when combined with cheese and spices. Keto Crispy Pumpkin Croquettes combine a modest, regulated quantity of pumpkin with cheese, almond flour, and seasonings to produce a savory treat that is keto. They are simple to create a croquette shape. These croquettes cook quickly in only fifteen minutes and are ideal for pan or air frying.
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STATS:
- Diet: Keto
- No. of Calories: 170 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Time for prep: 15 minutes
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Single portion size: 2 croquettes
- Cooking mode: Pan or air frying
- Total servings: 6
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Overall time: 30 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Slotted spoon
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spatula or fork
- Air fryer or skillet
INGREDIENTS:
- Salt
- 3/4 cup of pumpkin puree, unsweetened
- Half a tsp of garlic powder
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Olive or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup tsp of paprika
- Black pepper
- One-fourth cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 big egg
- Almond flour, 1/3 cup
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTION:
CHEESE:
- We use mozzarella cheese to provide the structure and stretch to the croquettes, while Parmesan gives a strong flavor to the dish. If required, you can use Gouda or cheddar.
PUMPKIN PUREE:
- Pumpkin contains a high carb count, so we use it in less quantity to maintain a keto diet. Don’t use butter squash because it is not good for keto. You can use pure pumpkin without sugar.
EGG:
- This ingredient maintains the shape and combines all the components to make croquettes. We don’t omit it because it is an important ingredient in this recipe.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This flour helps to form the mixture and also helps to absorb the extra water content. You can use coconut flour, but just add one to two tsp. Use finely ground flour, which works well.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the pumpkin to a vessel and use paper towels to remove the extra water content.
- Combine the seasoning, mozzarella, egg, parmesan, and almond flour.
- Stir till the components are well mixed and become dense.
- Make small oval shapes of croquettes.
- Warm the olive oil in a pan.
- Heat the croquettes till they become crunchy and crispy, for about two to three minutes.
- Reduce the extra water content by using paper towels.
- Serve these croquettes hot.
TIPS:
- For a crunchy texture, we use paper towels to decrease the amount of extra water content.
- If required, air fry the croquettes for ten minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make small shapes of croquettes to maintain the low-carb count.
- Serve this dish quickly to provide a good texture.
- When you are frying the croquettes, do not crowd the pan too much.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
APPETIZER PLATTER:
- Garlic Aioli Croquettes
- Parmesan Pumpkin Bites
- Herb-Crusted Pumpkin Croquettes
PARTY FINGER FOOD:
- Spicy Mayo Pumpkin Bites
- Chili Cheese Pumpkin Pops
- Smoky Paprika Croquettes
LUNCH PLATE:
- Pumpkin Croquettes with Avocado Salad
- Pumpkin Croquettes with Garlic Greens
- Pumpkin Croquettes with Cucumber Slaw
KETO DINNER SIDES:
- Herb Butter Pumpkin Croquettes
- Creamy Garlic Pumpkin Croquettes
- Lemon Pepper Pumpkin Croquettes
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Put it in a closed dish for three days. Warm it up in a pan.
FREEZING:
- Store the uncooked croquettes for 20-30 days. Directly cook them to remove the ice.
FAQs:
Why are my croquettes becoming tender?
- Because there is extra water available in the pumpkin, which is the main cause of soft croquettes.
Can we use pumpkin while remaining on a keto diet?
- Yes, you can add in small quantities with the balanced servings.
How can I prepare a non-dairy version?
- We use cheese, which is important to make a shape, so we don’t recommend making dairy-free varieties.
May I bake them in place of frying?
- Yes, you can bake these croquettes for twenty minutes at 400 F.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Fats: 12 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Net carbs: 3.9 g
No. of calories: 170
Fiber: 1.8 g
Sugar: 1.6 g
Proteins: 8 g
One single portion: 2 croquettes
Total carbs: 5.7 g
