If you’ve ever had HelloFresh meals, you’ll know they’re quick, easy and convenient. But they can also get pricey! I love making our favorite HelloFresh recipes at home, like this copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Pork Croquettes. Meaty, flavorful, and delish, I make them in the air fryer so they’re even tastier!
These Crispy Shallot Croquettes are more like meat patties, but they’re coated in a crispy crunchy coating that’s irresistible.
Made with affordable ground pork, I’ve got a few shortcuts for you to help make these even easier. There’s not much chopping, just a bit of mixing and then a quick trip into the air fryer.
Ready in a jiffy, serve these with your favorite potatoes or pasta on the side, along with a green veggie and dinner is ready!
What You’ll love About Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Croquettes
- They’re easy to make with simple, straightforward steps.
- These pork patties are meaty, flavorful, and affordable!
- Got a few spoonfuls of leftover mashed potatoes? This is the perfect recipe to use them up!
Ingredients
- Ground pork – I use lean ground pork.
- Leftover mashed potatoes
- All-purpose flour
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Panko bread crumbs
- Butter
- Mayonnaise
- Crispy fried onions – Like French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions.
How To Make Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Croquettes
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet and add the Panko bread crumbs, and cook them over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until they’re golden brown. Transfer the crumbs to a medium-sized bowl.
- Crush the crispy fried onions and add them to the butter-Panko mixture and mix well to combine. Set aside about ¼ cup of this mixture.
- Combine the ground pork, mashed potatoes, flour, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into medium-sized patties.
- Brush the patties all over with the mayonnaise then press them into the Panko-onion crumbs.
- Transfer the coated patties to your air fryer and air fry at 400-F for about 10 minutes then flip and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165-F.
- Remove them from the air fryer, serve with a spoonful of the reserved crumbs, and enjoy!
Step-By-Step Process
Heather’s Tried-and-True Tips
- Use lean ground pork so you don’t have much fat coming out of the patties as they cook.
- Panko keeps its crunch through the cooking process, but you could use regular bread crumbs if you can’t find Panko.
- Add more flavor! A bit of onion powder and garlic powder to the pork mixture will infuse it with even more flavor.
Make It A Meal
Serve these crispy croquettes on a bed of fresh mixed greens or alongside a tangy coleslaw to balance the richness. They also pair wonderfully with a dollop of sour cream or a rustic mustard sauce. For a heartier meal, consider adding a side of roasted vegetables or a simple tomato salad.
Storage
Leftover croquettes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, simply place them in a preheated oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through. These croquettes also freeze well. Freeze them on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be baked straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time to ensure they’re heated through and crispy, which makes them perfect for meal prepping.
Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Croquettes
Ingredients
for pork
- 1.5 pounds lean ground pork
- ¼ cup mashed potatoes leftover mashed potatoes work great
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
for the topping
- 1 ¼ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter I cook with salted butter
- ½ cup crispy onions crushed
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet add the Panko bread crumbs, and cook them over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until they’re golden brown. Transfer the crumbs to a medium-sized bowl.
- Crush the crispy fried onions and add them to the butter-Panko mixture and mix well to combine. Set aside about ¼ cup of this mixture.
- Combine the ground pork, mashed potatoes, flour, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into medium-sized patties.
- Brush the patties all over with the mayonnaise then press them into the Panko-onion crumbs.
- Transfer the coated patties to your air fryer and air fry at 400-F for about 10 minutes then flip and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165-F.
- Remove them from the air fryer, serve with a spoonful of the reserved crumbs, and enjoy!
Notes
Heather’s Tips
- Use lean ground pork so you don’t have much fat coming out of the patties as they cook.
- Panko keeps its crunch through the cooking process, but you could use regular bread crumbs if you can’t find Panko.
- Add more flavor! A bit of onion powder and garlic powder to the pork mixture will infuse it with even more flavor.