Avocado Fries

By maxsmama

Nutritional Information

Calories:
271 (70% from fat)
Protein:
5.5g
Fat:
21g (sat 2.6)
Carbohydrate:
16g
Fiber:
2.1g
Sodium:
119mg
Cholesterol:
71mg

Ingredients

• Canola oil for frying
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 About 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
• 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 200°. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 in. oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.

2. Meanwhile, mix flour with 1/4 tsp. salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate shallow plates. Dip avocado in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then panko to coat. Set on 2 plates in a single layer.

3. Fry a quarter of avocado slices at a time until deep golden, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining avocados. Sprinkle with salt to taste.