Crispy Avocado Hot Honey Drizzle (Print Version)
Crispy avocado wedges baked to golden perfection, finished with a spicy honey drizzle for a zesty bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Avocados
01 - 2 ripe avocados
→ Breading
02 - 120 g panko breadcrumbs
03 - 65 g all-purpose flour
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
07 - 60 ml honey
08 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the avocados in half, remove pits, and slice into even wedges.
03 - In one bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a second bowl. In a third bowl, whisk the eggs until fully beaten.
04 - Dredge each avocado wedge in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, then coat with panko mixture. Arrange the coated slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the coating is golden and crisp.
06 - Combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the honey is warmed through and infused.
07 - Remove avocado slices from the oven and plate. Drizzle immediately with warm hot honey before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Crispy on the outside and creamy inside
- Takes only twenty-five minutes start to finish
- Naturally vegetarian and simple to make
- Makes use of pantry staples like panko and honey
02 -
- High in fiber and heart healthy fats
- Great for parties snacks or as a side
- The panko crust crisps up without any frying
- The hot honey is the real game changer here It balances the richness of the avocado and brings just enough slow burning heat
03 -
- Make sure avocados are just ripe so they hold shape when sliced
- Press the panko onto the avocado so every surface gets extra crisp
- Warm the hot honey slowly to release all the flavor from the red pepper flakes