These crispy baked avocado fries are a healthy appetizer you'll love. They provide a great way to enjoy healthy fats from fresh avocados while satisfying cravings for fried foods.
Perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces, these air fryer avocado fries make a delicious snack or side dish that is sure to impress at any gathering.
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❤️ Quick Info About This Recipe
- Type: Appetizer or side
- Cuisne: American
- Time: Under 20 minutes
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Equipment needed: Air fryer
🥘 Ingredients
- Ripe avocados
- Unsweetened soy milk
- Gluten free panko breadcrumbs
- Gluten-free flour blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
Be sure to see the printable recipe card below for the full ingredients list with measurements, instructions and tips!
🥣 Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Prepare the Avocado: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and peel them. Slice each half into 8 wedges, ensuring the slices are thick enough to maintain their shape during cooking.
STEP 2: Dredging Stations Setup: Set up three separate bowls. add flour to first shallow bowl. Pour the soy milk into another shallow bowl. Combine the panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper in a third shallow bowl.
STEP 3: Dredge the Avocado Slices: Coat each avocado slice in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip next into the soy milk, ensuring full coverage. Finally, coat thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
STEP 4: Cook the Avocado Fries: Arrange the breaded avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap. Depending on your air fryer’s size, you might need to cook them in batches.
STEP 5: Air Fry: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
STEP 6: Serve: Enjoy the avocado fries immediately while they are hot and crispy, with your choice of dipping sauce.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Avocados: Use slightly firm avocados to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.
- Season the Coating: Add garlic powder, onion powder, everything bagel seasoning, or chili powder to the panko breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Ensure Even Coating: Press the breadcrumbs gently onto the avocado slices to ensure they stick.
- Cook in Batches: Air fry the avocado slices in a single layer to achieve the best crispiness.
🧂Substitutions & Variations
- Flour Alternatives: Use almond flour instead of a gluten-free flour blend for a nutty flavor and a lower carb version.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute unsweetened soy milk for almond milk if preferred.
- Spicy Kick: Add chili powder or cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicy version.
🥡 Storage & Reheating
To store: Store leftover avocado fries in an airtight container lined with paper towels in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To freeze: Lay the breaded avocado slices on a prepared baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
To reheat: Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes until hot and crispy.
💭 FAQ
Yes, bake the avocado fries at 425°F (220°C) for 15–18 minutes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, flipping halfway.
Chipotle mayo, vegan mayo with lime juice, hot sauce, vegan ranch, or any of your favorite dips.
Look for firm, ripe avocados that are not too soft. This ensures they maintain their shape during cooking.
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Avocado Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup gluten free flour blend
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and peel. Slice each half into 8 wedges, depending on size, ensuring they're thick enough to hold up during cooking.2 ripe avocados
- Dredging Stations Setup: Set up three separate bowls. add flour to first shallow bowl. Pour the soy milk into another shallow bowl. Combine the panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper in a third shallow bowl.½ cup unsweetened soy milk, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup gluten free flour blend, Salt, Pepper
- Dredge the Avocado Slices: Coat each avocado slice in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip next into the soy milk, ensuring full coverage.
- Finally, coat thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the Avocado Fries: Place the breaded avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap. Depending on the air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
- Serve: Enjoy the avocado fries immediately while hot and crispy, with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose the Right Avocados: Use slightly firm avocados to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.
- Season the Coating: Add garlic powder, onion powder, everything bagel seasoning, or chili powder to the panko breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Ensure Even Coating: Press the breadcrumbs gently onto the avocado slices to ensure they stick.
- Cook in Batches: Air fry the avocado slices in a single layer to achieve the best crispiness.
Jessica Jeannine Clark says
Perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces, these air fryer avocado fries make a delicious snack or side dish.