Description
Crispy Baked Avocado Fries are a healthy and delicious snack or side dish featuring tender avocado slices coated in a crunchy panko crust and baked to golden perfection. Served with a smoky chipotle dipping sauce, these fries deliver a flavorful, guilt-free indulgence packed with healthy fats and nutrients.
Ingredients
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Avocado Fries
- 2 large avocados (sliced)
- Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons oil
Chipotle Dipping Sauce
- Use your favorite chipotle dipping sauce or make one with chipotle peppers, mayonnaise, lime juice, and seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking tray: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil onto a sheet tray or baking dish and spread it evenly; set aside.
- Prepare avocado slices: If desired, squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado slices to prevent browning. Season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Coat avocado slices: Dredge each avocado slice first in flour, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat well with panko bread crumbs, ensuring a thorough and even covering for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange for baking: Place the coated avocado slices in a single layer on the greased sheet pan, avoiding overlap. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the slices or spray with cooking spray to encourage crispy baking.
- Bake the fries: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the avocado fries turn golden brown and crisp. Optionally, drizzle more oil midway through baking for extra crispness.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with chipotle dipping sauce, ranch, ketchup, or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Baking instead of frying keeps these fries healthier while still delivering a crunchy texture.
- You can substitute gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Lime juice is optional but helps keep avocado slices from browning quickly.
- Make extra panko coating to ensure sandwiches are well covered and crispy.
- Leftover avocado fries can be reheated crisp in the oven for best results; avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 avocado equivalent (about 4-5 fries)
- 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
