AVOCADO FRIES

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This recipe calls for firm-ripe medium Hass avocados because they have to be able to stand up to frying. In the end, the fries are crunchy and creamy, the best of both worlds.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories easy, quick, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

Canola oil for frying
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups panko
2 firm-ripe medium Hass avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges

Steps:

Heat oven to 200 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
Mix flour with salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate plates. Dip avocado wedges in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then in panko to coat. Set on 2 plates in single layers.
Fry 1/4 of the avocado wedges at a time until deep golden, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Keep warm in the oven while cooking remainder. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 322, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams