Description
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, these avocado fries are a delightful twist on traditional fries. Paired with a zesty cilantro lime yogurt sauce, they make a perfect snack or appetizer. For a complete meal, try turning them into delicious avocado tacos!
Ingredients
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Avocado Fries:
- 2 large (8.5 oz each) avocados, firm but just ripe
- 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil, or vegetable oil cooking spray if using baking option
Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce:
- 3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp chipotle pepper (optional for spicy)
Instructions
- For the Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature while preparing avocado fries (no more than 1 hour).
- For the Avocado Fries (Frying Instructions): In a small shallow dish, whisk together flour, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In a second shallow dish, whisk together eggs. In a third shallow dish, add panko breadcrumbs. Heat vegetable oil in a saute pan to 360 degrees. Dredge avocado slices in flour, egg, and panko. Fry in oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Nutrition estimate is based on frying method and on portions of dredging ingredients remaining.
- Avocado fries are best served shortly after preparing. They don’t keep very well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
