Paleo Almond Crusted Sweet Potato Croquettes

Delight your taste buds with these Paleo Almond Crusted Sweet Potato Croquettes—a guilt-free, flavor-packed snack or side dish that marries crispy golden perfection with nutrient-dense ingredients. Featuring tender mashed sweet potatoes infused with fresh parsley, green onions, and garlic, each croquette is coated in protein-rich almond flour for a crunchy, gluten-free crust. Lightly pan-fried in coconut oil and finished in the oven, they strike the perfect balance between crispy and creamy. Ready in under an hour, these paleo-friendly croquettes are perfect for meal prep, appetizers, or a wholesome comfort food upgrade. Garnish with fresh herbs for a beautiful finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes until tender. Allow them to cool slightly.

Step 3

Once cool enough to handle, peel the sweet potatoes and mash them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the chopped green onions, fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until well combined.

Step 5

In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs.

Step 6

Place the almond flour in another shallow bowl.

Step 7

Form the sweet potato mixture into small balls, about 2 tablespoons each, and flatten slightly to form croquette-shaped patties.

Step 8

Dip each patty into the beaten eggs and then coat with almond flour, ensuring each croquette is fully coated.

Step 9

Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 10

Working in batches, fry the croquettes for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown, adding more coconut oil as needed.

Step 11

Transfer the fried croquettes to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to finish cooking and crisp up the coating.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 14

Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(686.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1530.4

Total Fat 113.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 1590.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 426.6mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 381.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 25.5%