Description
Crispy Baked Avocado Fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish featuring ripe avocado slices coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust and baked to golden perfection. Paired with a smoky chipotle dipping sauce, these fries offer a flavorful twist on a classic favorite with a nutritious boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Fries
- 2 large avocados (sliced)
- Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons oil (divided)
Chipotle Dipping Sauce
- Prepare your favorite chipotle dipping sauce or use ranch, ketchup, or preferred dip as an alternative
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a baking sheet or tray to grease it and set aside.
- Prepare Avocado Slices: If desired, squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado slices to prevent browning. Season the slices evenly with salt and pepper.
- Coat Avocado: Dredge each slice in flour, then dip into the lightly beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in panko bread crumbs. Make sure each slice is well covered to ensure crispiness.
- Arrange and Oil: Place the coated avocado slices in a single layer on the greased baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the slices or spray with cooking spray to help them crisp up while baking.
- Bake: Bake the avocado fries in the oven for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Optionally, drizzle a little more oil during baking for extra crispness.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with chipotle dipping sauce or your favorite dip such as ranch or ketchup.
Notes
- Baking instead of frying reduces the fat content and keeps these fries healthier.
- Adding lime juice prevents avocado browning and adds a subtle tangy flavor.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch compared to regular bread crumbs.
- Oil drizzle before and during baking enhances the crispiness of the fries.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, try mixing mayonnaise with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best texture as avocado fries can soften if left to sit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 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
