This Addictive Air Fryer Japanese Creamy Croquette is My New Obsession!

Ingredients

• 50 g Onion (thinly sliced)
• 5 g Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (for roux)
• 50 ml Milk (can substitute heavy cream for richer texture)
• 100 g Canned Creamed Corn (unsalted, drained if excess liquid)
• 0.5 teaspoon Stock Powder (consommé or chicken stock powder)
• 0.5 teaspoon Miso Paste (white miso preferred)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• as needed Cooking Oil Spray (neutral oil for lining and brushing)
• as needed Parchment Paper (cut to fit air‑fryer basket)

Instructions

1. Slice Onion

   Thinly slice 50 g of onion using a sharp chef's knife.

   Time: PT2M

2. Sauté Onion

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, melt 5 g butter, add the sliced onion and sauté until lightly browned.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Flour

   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour over the onions, stir and cook until the mixture no longer looks powdery.

   Time: PT1M

4. Add Milk

   Pour 50 ml milk (or heavy cream) into the pan, whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Corn and Seasonings

   Stir in 100 g canned creamed corn, 0.5 tsp stock powder, 0.5 tsp miso, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cool and Refrigerate

   Transfer the thickened mixture to a tray, spread evenly, let cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes) then refrigerate for 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H10M

7. Shape Croquettes

   Divide the chilled mixture into three equal portions per serving and shape each portion into a cylinder using damp hands or a spoon.

   Time: PT5M

8. Line Air‑Fryer Basket

   Line the bottom of the air‑fryer basket with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil.

   Time: PT2M

9. Air Fry First Side

   Place the shaped croquettes in the basket, spray the tops with oil, and air fry at 200°C for 6 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 200°C

10. Flip and Finish

    Flip the croquettes, spray tops again, and air fry at 200°C for another 7 minutes until golden brown.

    Time: PT7M

    Temperature: 200°C

11. Serve

    Remove the croquettes, let them cool briefly, and serve warm. Optional: dip in soy sauce or mayo.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

75

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

1 g