Description
These Vegan Avocado Fries are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a snack or appetizer. Coated in a seasoned flour mixture and panko breadcrumbs, then air fried to golden perfection, they offer a deliciously crunchy texture paired wonderfully with chipotle mayo for dipping. An easy and healthy treat that can also be baked in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large avocado (ripe but slightly firm)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (more as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk (plain, unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
- Chipotle mayo (for serving)
Instructions
- Cut avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the peel and pit, then slice into 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thick slices ensuring even pieces for consistent cooking.
- Prep coatings: In a small shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour non-dairy milk into a second bowl. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl for the breading stations.
- Coat avocado: Working one slice at a time, coat each avocado slice first in the flour mixture, then dip into the non-dairy milk, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs on all sides. This triple layer ensures a crispy crust when cooked.
- Arrange and spray: Place coated avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Lightly spray the tops with oil to promote browning and crispiness.
- Air fry: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes without preheating, turning if desired for even crispness, until golden brown and crispy. Season immediately with salt and pepper to taste while hot.
- Serve: Serve warm with chipotle mayo for dipping to enhance the smoky, creamy flavors of the avocado fries.
Notes
- For easier coating, keep one hand dry and the other wet to manage the flour, milk, and panko dipping process smoothly.
- Oven method: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lay the coated avocado fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spray with oil, bake for 10 minutes, flip, spray again, and bake another 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Serving suggestions: Besides chipotle mayo, these fries pair well with vegan Dijon aioli, and are great additions to bowls, tacos, or wraps. Best eaten fresh for optimal crunch.
- If the avocado is too ripe and soft, fries may not hold their shape well — opt for slightly firm avocados for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
