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Tuna (Canned) Fish Croquettes

Easy and quick recipe for canned tuna fish croquettes. Kids will enjoy them. Do give this recipe a try.
  • Passive
    15 minutes
  • Prep
    15 minutes
  • Cook
    30 minutes
  • Servings
    16-18 Pc.

Ingredients

For the Croquette Mixture:-
  • 1 medium sized Onion (chopped)
  • 3-4 Garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1-2 Green chilies (chopped )
  • 1 tsp Black pepper powder
  • 2 cans Tuna (well drained(Each tuna can weighed 142 grams) )
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • Salt (as required)
  • 2 small Potatoes (peeled and mashed)
  • 2 tbsp Coriander (chopped)
  • Breadcrumbs ((See the recipe for use of breadcrumbs in the mixture) )
For Deep-Frying Croquettes:-
  • 1 Egg (egg beaten , add 1 tbsp water, mix well)
  • Bread crumbs (as required )
  • Oil (as required)

Instructions

  • 1 In a pan / skillet, add 2-3 tbsp oil, fry onion till soft. Add the chopped garlic and green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 2 Add the canned tuna fish along with pepper powder, turmeric, vinegar, salt. Mix well. Cook for 3-5 minutes till mixture is almost dry.
  • 3 Add the boiled mashed potatoes. Mix well.
  • 4 Add the chopped coriander, mix well. Allow mixture to cool.
  • 5 If you feel there is still some moisture in your mixture, add breadcrumbs accordingly.(I added about 4 tbsp). Mix well.
  • 6 Shape into croquettes. (about 16-18)
  • 7 Dip in egg wash and then into bread crumbs.
  • 8 Repeat for all croquettes.
  • 9 Deep fry them till golden brown.
  • 10 Drain them on paper towel.
  • 11 Plate them.
  • 12 Serve with ketchup (if desired).
  • 13 Enjoy!!! I bet you will not stop at one !!!
 

62 Comments

  1. You did not mention how many Cans of Tuna you need for this recipe ??????????

    1. hi leslie
      Recipe updated 🙂

      1. It is mentioned 2 cans

        1. 2 runs cans

    2. Xanti, I am your biggest Fan of all your recipes .

    3. I luv all your Recipes, you give me great confidence

  2. The perfect snack.

    1. Hi Denver
      Yes, it sure is 🙂

  3. I’m going to make these. They look delicious and the recipe is so well explained. Thank you

    1. Thanks Jennifer, do give the recipe a try and share your feedback 🙂

  4. I must try this. Looks yummy.
    Xanti, by flattening them out can the same recipe be used to pan fry instead of deep frying?

    Have tried a couple of your recipes and they taste delicious. Very authentic. Reminds me of my mum’s cooking.

    1. Hi Vivienne
      Yes, I did them just yday (shaped them like cutlets and shallow fried them ).

  5. YUM! Always want to make fish croquettes but never had the exact measurements – thanks for all your easy to follow & delish recipes, Xanti 🙂

    1. Thanks so much Audrey , do give the recipe a try 🙂 and thanks once again for appreciating my work 🙂

  6. Perfect looks yum

    1. Thanks Bella, do give the recipe a try ad share your feedback:)

  7. Looks so good. Thanks for sharing Xant.

    1. Hi Alvira
      Thanks a lot…do give it a try and share your feedback 🙂

  8. Beautiful. We all loved it

    1. Hi Brenda
      thanks for trying the recipe and sharing your feedback 🙂 happy to know that you all loved it 🙂

  9. On my wishlist. Will try ASAP. Looks yummy.

    1. Hi Celine
      Thanks a lot…do give it a try and share your feedback 🙂

  10. That’s super delicious… definitely gonna try… seems to be very simple aswell..
    Thnxxx for sharing

    1. Hi Chris
      Thanks a lot…do give it a try and share your feedback 🙂

  11. Hi Xanti, do you have the recipe for mackerel cutlets? Can I use this recipe for fresh mackerels?

    1. Hi
      Yes you can use this recipe

      Or
      Boil mackerels with pepper and salt ,
      Debone the fish . Add salt , pepper , vinegar , chopped onions , green chilies , egg . Form cutlets and fry .

  12. Hi xanti
    Do u have a mould to shape the croquettes…..they all look yhe same size and shape….

    1. Hi Rina
      The Croquettes are hand shaped and rolled in crumbs. I have not seen or come across any mold for shaping Croquettes. I don’t think we get one either .

  13. I tried your tuna croquettes. They turned out well.

    1. Hi Teresa
      Thanks for trying the tuna cutlets and for your feedback 😊

  14. Hi Xanti,
    What if skip adding breadcrumbs to the mixture? For the mince croquettes

    1. Hi Teresa
      Bread crumbs are added to soak up any moisture in your mince croquette mixture .

  15. Hi Xanti, the cutlets were so yummy, everyone at home loved it. I never thought one could prepare cutlets out of canned tuna. I’ve added it to my favourites. Thanks for sharing the recipe dear. God bless you.

    1. Thanks irene for trying the tuna cutlets recipe and for sharing your feedback . Glad to know everyone enjoyed them 😊

  16. Thanks for the recipe Xanti. I tried it yesterday…was yummy

    1. Hi ruella
      Thanks for trying the tuna cutlets ,
      Glad you liked them . Thanks again for sharing your feedback with me 😊

  17. I luv all your Recipes, you give me great confidence in cooking , I am going to try out the Tuna Cutlets Mmmmmm !!!! Thanks so much and Cheers !!!!

  18. Could I use Mashed Potatoes from a Box, it come in a powder form knon as Instant Mash Potatoes jus askin …Thanks

  19. Definitely a hit Xanti! Have shared your webpage with many 🙂 Have made them recently with a sweet sour garlic chilli sauce ( omitting the vinegar) and were scrumptious 🙂 hanks again for yr ab-fab recipes xoxo

    1. Hi Xanti thanks for the recipe.. Well explained.

      1. Your most welcome Blanche

    2. Thanks Audrey so much , thanks again for your feedback 😊🙏

  20. Please send me fish roe pickle receipe. Thanku

    1. Hi crystal
      I have not tried making fish roe pickle

  21. Dear Xanti.. tried this today with a minor tweaks.. replaced the potatoes with mushy peas. Did a mix of canned tuna and pepper smoked mackerel.. was absolutely delicious.. thank you for sharing such a beautifully illustrated and easy to follow recipe .

    1. Thanks schulen for your feedback …
      Glad to know the replacements worked well
      For you

  22. Thanks so much for this lovely super easy recipe for Tuna croquet Xanti
    Made it at home and was really enjoyed by everyone
    Thank you for all your hard work and generous spirit in sharing the recipe …God bless…

    1. Thank you Lorraine for trying the recipe and for sharing your feedback 😊

  23. Lovely Recipe..will try this…

    1. 👍🏻

  24. Love love love your recipes – perfectly explained and look so delicious and easy. I have tried a few and they came out good. So thank you.

    1. Thanks for sharing your feedback and your appreciation 😊🙏

  25. Thanks Xanti for the recipe. It looked simple enough to give it a try and with the shelter-in-place, it gave me a chance to put together a perfect evening snack for my wife and kids. They simply loved It!! Thanks again

    1. Thanks brenton , glad you liked them 😊

  26. Can we make these previously n keep? Before frying?

  27. Hi Xanti, I love your recipes. Need an advice. We don’t like any deep fried food items. Is there any alternate method instead of deep frying?

    1. You can use an Air Fryer

  28. Hi Xanti,
    Awesome recipe! Made these today and they were a big hit at home.

    Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    1. Thanks Merlyn so much for sharing your feedback 😊

  29. These are a regular fixture at our home. Delicious and so easy, authentic flavours and that crunch…. a big hit with our guests. Thanks Xanti 😊

  30. Hi Xanti .can I make them a day in advance? And fry the next day?

    1. Yes you can …

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