Description
Crispy, golden-brown baked avocado fries with a crunchy exterior and creamy interior. A healthier alternative to traditional fries, these are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked to perfection, served with a creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large, firm-ripe Hass avocados
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray or 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and peel. Slice each half into 4-6 wedges.
- In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour; the beaten eggs; and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each avocado wedge in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated avocado wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe avocados for best results; too soft and they will fall apart during coating.
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- These are best eaten fresh from the oven as they can become soft if left to sit.
- Experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumb mix, such as cayenne pepper for heat or Italian seasoning for an herby flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg