Step 1

Peel and chop potatoes and place in a saucepan covered with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until tender. Drain and mash. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan and cook bacon for 2 minutes until crispy. Tip out onto a piece of paper towel to drain the fat.

Step 3

Combine cooled mashed potato with cooled bacon, shallots, cheese, 1/2 cup flour and 1 lightly beaten egg. Season well with salt and pepper. Roll into 18 walnut sized balls.

Step 4

Place remaining flour in one bowl, mix remaining egg with milk in a second bowl and place breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Lightly toss each ball in flour, then coat in egg mix and, finally, breadcrumbs. Place in basket of air fryer, leaving a little space between each croquette. Cook at 200C for 10 minutes. Keep warm while you repeat with remaining ingredients.