Avocado Fries
Posted Aug 19, 2018, Updated May 23, 2024
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In this avocado fries recipe, fresh avocados are spiced, breaded and baked for a perfectly crispy and flavorful appetizer or side dish that’s ready in 25 minutes!
The first time I had avocado fries was when my husband and I went out to dinner for an anniversary. They were so delicious I had to recreate them at home.
This baked Avocado Fries recipe is so easy to make at home that I will never find myself jonesing for the restaurant version again!
In this recipe the avocado is peeled, sliced, spiced, breaded and baked for a delicious appetizer ready in 25 minutes.
Baked Avocado Fries Recipe: Ingredients and Substitutions
- Bread Crumbs.ย Both Panko bread crumbs and regular (pictured here) work great. I prefer the taste of the Panko, but the sturdy coating of the regular. Use gluten-free bread crumbs for gluten-free avocado fries.. You can also make your own by toasting bread and then processing it in the food processor.
- Flour.ย to make this recipe gluten-free use all-purpose gluten-free flour.
- Spices.ย I chose to keep this recipe simple (like a blank canvas, if you will) and only added garlic powder. However they are also amazing when other spices are added, suggestions include cumin, paprika, chili powder, Italian seasoning and onion powder!
How to Make Avocado Fries
I had raging success every time I tested this recipe, and I want you to too! So I made sure to take step-by-step photos of the process and we are going to walk through it together!
Cut Avocados
I tested a few different ways to cut the avocados to make perfect avocado fries…so here are my tips for the best results.
- Pick ripe, but firm avocados.ย The first important factor to successfully making this avocado fries recipe is to pick the right avocados. You want them ripe (meaning soft to the touch), but still firm enough to hold their shape without falling apart when cut.
- Cut the avocado in half, lengthwise.ย Cut down the axis of the avocados lengthwise. Then twist to separate. To remove the pit, tap it with a sharpe knife and turn to release.
- Peel the off the skin, don’t scoop the flesh out with a spoon.
- Cut ยฝ” pieces.ย The slices need to be thick to hold their shape.
Assemble the Avocado Fries
Begin by coating the avocado slices with flour, which gives the egg wash something to stick to, and then the bread crumb coating sticks to the egg wash.
Shake to coat.ย Put the flour and avocado slices into a plastic bag and gently shake to coat.
Next, coat the floured avocado slices in egg wash individually. Use a bowl that is large enough to fit the entire avocado slice without it breaking or bending. I recommend putting the slices in the bowl, letting them sit for 10-15 seconds and then flipping them over.
Have a designated “egg hand.”ย I also recommend using one hand for egg-dipping, and another hand for bread crumb coating. This will ensure you keep one hand dry to toss the breadcrumbs onto the avocado fries. I also recommend keeping a paper towel close by to use to wipe off your messy fingers.
Before dipping in egg, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Then, after you dip each slice of avocado in egg wash, dip it into the seasoned breadcrumbs and coat both sides.
Once the avocado fries are coated and placed on the well-oiled baking sheet, spray the top with cooking spray, or another oil spray. I also like to finish them off by sprinkling a little extra sea salt on top of the cooking spray for a little extra flavor.
Bake
Bake the avocado fries for 8 minutes on the first side, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. After 8 minutes flip the avocado fries over and bake on the second side for about 5 minutes or until they reach your desired color and doneness.
Serve
Once baked, remove the avocado fries from the oven and serve immediately. You can dip them in your favorite sauces, serve on a salad, in a veggie wrap, etc. Here are some suggestions.
- Your favorite salad dressing.ย homemade ranch dressing, cilantro avocado dressing, etc.
- We love dipping them in homemade marinara sauce.
- Salsa.ย Give these avocado fries a Mexican flare and dip them in your favorite salsa.
- Guacamole is another great dipping idea! Especially our easy homemade guacamole!
- French onion dip.ย These baked avocado fries go really well with a sour cream based dip!
- Honey Mustard sauce.
- Ketchup or BBQ sauce.ย My kids preferred dip of choice for sure!
- Aioli.ย If you have a recipe for a delicious aioli sauce, that would be absolute perfection with this recipe.
- Cheese sauce. dipping these in homemade cheese sauce is next level delicious.
Store/Freeze
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the oven set to 300 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.
Avocado Fries Recipe FAQs
I also love eating them instead of meat in tacos! Try these sweet potato tacos and add some avocado fries, as part of a veggie wrap or sandwich or just by themselves.
Dressing (ranch, honey mustard, etc), guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce, marinara sauce, etc.
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Baked Avocado Fries
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados (sliced in half and then lengthwise)
- ยฝ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- ยพ cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ยผ teaspoon garlic powder
- ยผ teaspoon pepper
- Extra sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Grease a large baking sheet generously with olive oil.
- Add flour and sliced avocados to a Ziploc bag and shake gently to coat.
- Remove floured avocadoes from the Ziploc bag and discard the leftover flour.
- Place beaten eggs in a small bowl (larger than the avocado slices).
- In another small bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt and garlic powder.
- Dip flour-coated avocados in the beaten eggs, then put them into the bread crumb mixture and turn to coat.
- Placed coated avocado pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and spray them with cooking spray.
- After they have been sprayed with cooking spray, sprinkle with a little extra sea salt, if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, flip over and bake an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm over a saladย or with your favorite dipping sauce!
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Notes
- Bread Crumbs. Both Panko bread crumbs and regular (pictured here) work great. I prefer the taste of the Panko, but the sturdy coating of the regular. Use gluten-free bread crumbs for gluten-free avocado fries.. You can also make your own by toasting bread and then processing it in the food processor.
- Flour.ย to make this recipe gluten-free use all-purpose gluten-free flour.
- Spices.ย I chose to keep this recipe simple (like a blank canvas, if you will) and only added garlic powder. However they are also amazing when other spices are added, suggestions include cumin, paprika, chili powder, Italian seasoning and onion powder.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Ooh I can just imagine the crispiness and the softness at the same time of these on a salad. <3 They're absolutely beautiful.
Thank you Emily!
I’ve never tried avocado fries…these look so fun and delicious! ๐
Thank you Audra! They’re pretty great! ๐