Crispy Baked Avocado Fries (Print Version)

Golden crunchy avocado fries with creamy centers, perfect as a savory snack or side.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Avocado

01 - 2 large ripe firm avocados

→ Breading

02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon milk
09 - 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ For Serving

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Dipping sauce (e.g., aioli, ranch, or spicy mayonnaise)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, peel the skin, then cut each half into 4 to 5 wedges about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Combine flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with milk until blended.
05 - Mix panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, if using, in a third bowl.
06 - Dredge each avocado wedge in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
07 - Place coated wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush with olive oil for extra crispness.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and preferred dipping sauce.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and impossibly creamy in the middle, like biting into a warm cloud.
  • You can throw them together with pantry staples when you need something impressive fast.
  • They feel indulgent but you're still eating avocado, so it counts as healthy, right?
02 -
  • If your avocados are too ripe, they'll fall apart when you try to coat them, so choose ones that are just barely soft.
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through baking or you'll end up with one crispy side and one soggy side.
  • These don't keep well once baked, so make only what you'll eat right away.
03 -
  • Press the panko onto the avocado wedges firmly so it really sticks and doesn't fall off during baking.
  • Use a wire rack on your baking sheet if you have one, it helps air circulate and makes them even crispier all around.
  • Serve them within five minutes of pulling them from the oven, that's when the contrast between crispy and creamy is at its peak.
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