Boletus croquettes in air fryer

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6 January, 2026

Porcini croquettes in the air fryer: creamy on the inside, crispy on the outside

Tell me if this scene sounds familiar to you: the weekend is coming, you feel like something special, but you don’t want to deal with fried foods, oil all over the kitchen and that smell that lingers for hours. Are you looking for something comforting, tasty, that looks like a restaurant… but easy to make at home 🍽️.

This is where you are porcini croquettes in air fryer come into play. They are creamy, intense in flavor, with that perfect crunchy point that hooks you from the first bite. And the best: without frying, without excesses and with spectacular results.

This recipe allows you to enjoy croquettes worthy of an expert grandmother or a gourmet bar, but with a modern, clean and much lighter method. The air fryer works magic here ✨.

I’m going to tell you not only how to do them, but why each step matters. Because when you understand the “why”, recipes stop failing. And these croquettes… these come out good, very good 😍.

Why this croquettes recipe is perfect

✅ Lighter, same pleasure: without traditional frying, but with an incredible crunch.
✅ Deep flavor: Well concentrated boletus make the difference.
✅ Ideal to prepare in advance: perfect to leave ready and cook at the moment.
✅ Less cleaning: Goodbye to pots full of oil and splashes.
✅ Professional result: Creamy texture on the inside and golden on the outside.

Compared to fried croquettes, these do not feel heavy, they do not soak in oil and they keep the filling in the spotlight. They are ideal for informal dinners, special appetizers or even to surprise at a meal with friends 🍄.

Boletus croquettes in air fryer

Ingredients explained

You will need few ingredients, but well chosen:

200 g boletus 🍄
50 g butter 🧈
50 g flour 🌾
500 ml whole milk 🥛
1/2 small onion 🧅
Get out 🧂
Black pepper ⚫
Nutmeg (optional) 🌰
Egg 🥚
Breadcrumbs or panko 🍞
Spray oil 🫒

Grades: You can use frozen boletus without problem. For gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs. For a vegan touch, replace butter with vegetable margarine and milk with unsweetened vegetable drink.

Equipment and preparation

Before you start, leave everything ready. This makes a difference 👌.

What you need:

Air fryer (3.5L or more)
wide frying pan
Spatula or wooden spoon
Source to cool the dough

Previous preparation: Chop the boletus and onion very finely. Have the milk warm before starting the bechamel. In total, active preparation takes no more than 30 minutes.

Step by step instructions

1
Perfect stir fry

Melt the butter over medium-low heat and sauté the onion slowly. Don’t be in a hurry: here we build flavor. Add the finely chopped boletus and cook until they lose all the water. This step is key so that the croquette is not watery.

2
Creamy bechamel

Add the flour and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the hot milk little by little, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper and add nutmeg. Cook until the dough comes off the pan on its own.

3
Essential rest

Transfer the dough to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it cool for at least 4 hours. This rest is what allows you to form perfect croquettes.

4
Formed and coated

Form the croquettes, coat them in egg and breadcrumbs. For more crunch, repeat the batter.

5
air fryer

Preheat to 200°C. Place the croquettes without touching each other, spray with oil and cook for 8–10 minutes at 190–200°C, turning them halfway through.

Pro tips and troubleshooting

🌟 Secrets for success:

Don’t skip rest.
The dough must be well dry before chilling.
The panko gives a spectacular extra crunch.

❌ Common mistakes:

Problem: they open → Solution: undercooked or hot dough.
Problem: they don’t brown → Solution: Add a little more cooking spray.

Variations and customizations

🔥 Gourmet version: add grated parmesan.

🌱 Vegan: use margarine and vegetable drink.

🧒 Kids friendly: mix boletus with soft mushroom.

🧊 Meal prep: freeze them already coated.

How to serve them

Serve them freshly made, with mild aioli or truffle mayonnaise. They go great as an appetizer or special starter 🍷.

Storage

🥡 Fridge: 2–3 days tightly closed.

❄️ Freezing: up to 3 months.

♨️ Reheat: 3–4 minutes in air fryer.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make them only with mushrooms? Yes, but the boletus provides a more intense flavor.

Can they be made without eggs? Yes, use vegetable drink and flour for the batter.

Do you dare to try them?

These croquettes are one of those recipes that, once you make them, they stay with you. They are easy, elegant and always triumph 💙. If you try them, tell me how they turned out and save the recipe to repeat.