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Spanish Coconut Croquetas
A crunchy and airy twist on traditional Spanish croquetas, this recipe combines the flavors of coconut and ham in a crispy fried ball.
⏱23 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Coconut Flakes
- ●1/2 cup Spanish Ham
- ●1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- ●1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- ●1 Large Egg
- ●1/4 cup Chopped Onion
- ●1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- ●1/4 tsp Salt
- ●1 cup Vegetable Oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut flakes, ham, flour, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, and salt.
- 3
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the croquetas in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 5
Remove the croquetas from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 6
Serve the croquetas hot and enjoy!