Description
Crispy air fryer avocado fries reveal a delightful twist on classic potato sides. Golden-green wedges offer a creamy interior with crunchy panko coating, perfect for dipping into zesty sauce with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 slightly under-ripe avocados
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Coarse salt (optional)
Dipping and Coating:
- Cooking spray
- Lime juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
Instructions
- Carefully extract avocado halves from their skin, ensuring whole pieces are removed. Slice each half into 5 uniform wedges, maintaining consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create a crispy coating by combining panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl for dipping.
- Dredge avocado strips first through whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat with seasoned panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Lightly spritz air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange avocado strips in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Air fry at 350°F for approximately 3 minutes per side, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown crispiness. Watch carefully to prevent overcooking.
- While fries are cooking, quickly whisk ranch dressing with sriracha sauce to create a zesty dipping complement.
- Remove avocado fries once they reach a perfect golden exterior. Let rest momentarily to cool and set crispy coating.
- Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh lime juice for enhanced flavor complexity. Serve immediately alongside prepared spicy ranch sauce.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushy results during air frying.
- Pat avocado slices completely dry before coating to help breading stick better and achieve crispier texture.
- Experiment with alternative breadcrumbs like gluten-free panko or almond meal for different dietary needs.
- For extra flavor, add spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or chili flakes to the panko mixture to enhance the coating’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg