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Fried Turkey Croquettes Recipe (Thanksgiving Leftovers Idea)

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 35 croquettes
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
If you are looking for a tasty way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, then you have got to try these fried croquettes! Made with stuffing and seasonal veggies, they make for a great holiday appetizer.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 3 cups stuffing
  • 3 cups finely chopped turkey (use leftover Thanksgiving turkey!)
  • 3 eggs divided
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Boil 3 cups of water over high heat then add the celery and carrots and boil until the carrots become tender, about 5 minutes.
    1 cup carrots, ¼ cup water, 1 cup celery
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  • Let the carrots and celery cool completely before adding them to a large bowl along with the stuffing, turkey, two of the eggs, onion, sage, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
    3 cups stuffing, 3 cups finely chopped turkey, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup white onion, 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt
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  • Stir to combine then cover and refrigerate for two hours.
  • Place a sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet then roll the dough into one to two inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Heat 2 inches of the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 265 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Vegetable oil for frying
  • Whisk the flour and remaining salt in a bowl then add the remaining egg and water to another bowl and whisk to combine and finally place the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
    1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 3 eggs
  • Dredge the stuffing balls one at a time in the flour then in the egg then in the breadcrumbs.
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  • Add five to six croquettes to the oil at a time and fry for two to three minutes or until light and golden on all sides then serve with gravy.
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Notes

  • These Turkey croquettes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Reheat in a 365-degree oven for five minutes or until light and crispy.
  • It's important to let the mixture chill in the fridge before rolling into the balls so that they hold together.
  • Make sure that your oil is hot before frying. Use an instant read thermometer to check that the oil has reached 265F before adding the croquettes.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 703IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg