Description
Crispy Baked Avocado Fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish featuring creamy avocado slices coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection. Paired with a smoky chipotle dipping sauce, these fries are packed with healthy fats and flavor, making them a perfect guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
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Avocado Fries
- 2 large avocados, sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons oil (divided)
Chipotle Dipping Sauce
- Use your favorite chipotle dipping sauce or ranch, ketchup, or preferred dip for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a sheet tray or baking dish and set it aside to grease the pan.
- Prepare Avocados: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado slices to help preserve their color during baking. Season the slices with salt and pepper to taste. This step is optional but recommended for flavor and freshness.
- Coat the Avocados: Dredge each avocado slice first in flour, then dip it into the lightly beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko bread crumbs. Ensure each slice is well covered with breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange on Tray: Place the coated avocado slices in a single layer on the greased baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil evenly over the slices or use cooking spray to help them crisp while baking.
- Bake: Bake the avocado fries for 15 minutes, or until they turn golden and crispy. For even crispier results, you can drizzle more oil over the fries halfway through baking.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your chipotle dipping sauce, ranch, ketchup, or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Using lime juice on the avocado slices prevents browning and adds a slight tangy flavor.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- For extra crispiness, spritz with cooking spray or drizzle oil mid-bake.
- These fries make a great healthy snack or appetizer loaded with good fats.
- You can substitute gluten-free flour and panko to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (1/2 avocado)
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
