Avocado Fries with Jalapeno Cilantro Dipping Sauce

By DIANETHORNTON

Ingredients

• For the avocado fries:
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 avocados
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 and 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• For the Jalapeno Cilantro Dipping Sauce:
• 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• Juice from 1/2 of a lemon

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from fromaway.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the avocado fries:

In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat to 330 degrees.

Combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and cumin on a large plate.

Cut avocados in half lengthwise, remove pit, scoop out of skin (keeping avocado whole) and slice vertically into thin strips.

Set up your dredging station: arrange sliced avocado, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs on separate plates, next to each other on the counter.

Dip each slice of avocado into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs, then back into the egg, then back into the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all slices of avocado are coated.

Fry breaded slices of avocado, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool completely, about ten minutes.

For the Jalapeno Cilantro Dipping Sauce:

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor, and whir until smooth.