Which Spanish tapas dish consists of ham-filled croquettes coated in breadcrumbs and fried?

Croquetas de jamón are Spanish tapas croquettes filled with ham, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried.

The filling is usually made by mixing diced or finely chopped cured ham with a thick béchamel sauce. After chilling, the mixture is shaped into cylinders or balls, coated in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden.

Croquettes entered Spanish cooking through European culinary traditions and became especially associated with using leftover meat, poultry, fish, or ham. Jamón-based croquettes are now a standard item in tapas bars and home cooking. Their soft, creamy center contrasts with the crisp coating.

Croquetas de jamón are sometimes confused with croquetas de bacalao, which contain salted cod, or with potato-based fritters. The defining feature here is the ham-and-béchamel filling, not simply the fried breadcrumb shell.