Overview
- Nearly 30% of households now bake or air‑fry croquettes instead of pan‑frying, according to a consumption study by producer Croquetas Ricas.
- Delivery platform Glovo reports more than 36,000 croquettes ordered in Castilla y León in 2025, led by Valladolid with a December peak, and nearly 20,000 in Asturias with Oviedo leading.
- Madrid’s Arzábal marked the day by distributing 4,000 free croquettes at its Retiro location, with service starting at 19:00.
- A Spanish endocrinology expert estimates about 60 kcal for a 30 g homemade croquette before frying and roughly 120 kcal after frying, recommending oven or air‑fryer cooking to cut calories.
- Restaurants spotlighted creative versions beyond ham—from lacquered duck to Georgian‑spiced and pesto‑parmesan croquettes—while regional venues in Extremadura showcased local takes.