1. small fried cakes made of minced meat, fish, or vegetables mixed with sauce and coated with breadcrumbs

Examples

• The restaurant served delicious salmon croquettes as an appetizer.
• She made potato croquettes using leftover mashed potatoes.
• The chicken croquettes were crispy on the outside and creamy inside.
• Ham croquettes are a popular dish in many European countries.
• The chef prepared vegetable croquettes for the vegetarian guests.
• Croquettes are often served with a dipping sauce.