Crispy Baked Avocado Fries (Print View)

Golden, crunchy avocado fries with a creamy interior, ideal as a snack or side in minutes.

# Components:

→ Avocado

01 - 2 large ripe avocados, firm but not mushy

→ Breading

02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon milk
09 - 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ For Serving

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Preferred dipping sauce (e.g., aioli, ranch, or spicy mayo)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, peel off the skin carefully, then slice each half into 4–5 wedges approximately 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
04 - Whisk together the eggs and milk in a separate bowl until smooth.
05 - In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese if using.
06 - Dip each avocado wedge first into the seasoned flour, then coat with the egg wash, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture ensuring an even layer.
07 - Place coated wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil to enhance crispness.
08 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway through, until fries are golden and crunchy.
09 - Allow to cool briefly, then serve immediately with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like something from a restaurant menu but take less than 40 minutes start to finish.
  • The panko crust gets so crispy in the oven you won't miss the deep fryer at all.
  • You can prep the wedges ahead and bake them right before guests arrive.
02 -
  • If your avocados are too ripe, they'll fall apart during breading, so firmness really matters here.
  • Skipping the oil spray means they won't get as crispy, and that's half the magic of this recipe.
  • Don't crowd the pan or the steam will make them soggy instead of crunchy.
03 -
  • Press the panko firmly onto each wedge so it really sticks and doesn't fall off in the oven.
  • If you have an oven with a convection setting, use it for even crispier results.
  • Leftover fries don't reheat well, so only bake what you'll eat right away.
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