Papas Rellenas

Papas rellenas—mashed potatoes wrapped around a piquant meat filling and fried—have always been the must-have appetizer at my favorite Cuban restaurant. But make them myself? Unthinkable! Too messy and too hard, right?

The air fryer got me to do the unthinkable and make papas rellenas at home. With just a spritz of oil, these air-fried potato croquettes turn out brown and crisp on the outside and perfectly hot and creamy on the inside. This recipe makes six, tennis ball-size