Golden crunchy avocado fries (View Print Version)

Golden, crunchy avocado fries with a creamy center—ideal as a snack or side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Avocado

01 - 2 large ripe avocados, firm but not mushy

→ Breading

02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon milk
09 - 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ For Serving

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Favorite dipping sauce (e.g., aioli, ranch, or spicy mayo)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - Cut each avocado in half, remove pits, peel skins, then slice each half into 4 to 5 wedges approximately ½ inch thick.
03 - In a shallow bowl, mix all-purpose flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Whisk eggs with milk in a second shallow bowl until smooth.
05 - In a third shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese if using.
06 - Dredge each wedge first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
07 - Place coated wedges in a single layer on the baking sheet and lightly spray or brush tops with olive oil for extra crispiness.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
09 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy on the outside, impossibly creamy inside, like the best kind of surprise.
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have, no specialty store runs needed.
  • Works as a snack, appetizer, or side, and everyone asks for the recipe.
02 -
  • Overripe avocados turn to mush in the oven, so go for firm ones even if it means waiting a day.
  • Flipping them halfway through is non negotiable, the bottoms won't crisp otherwise.
  • Don't skip the oil spray, it's what turns the panko golden instead of pale and sad.
03 -
  • Press the panko onto the avocado firmly, loose breading falls off in the oven.
  • Use a wire rack on the baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate and crisps both sides evenly.
  • Make extra, people always eat more than you think they will.
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