FRIED AVOCADO WEDGES WITH WASABI-LIME-MAYO DIPPING SAUCE

Fried Avocado Wedges with Wasabi-Lime-Mayo Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Paula Jones

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil (or 2 inches oil in skillet)
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
2 avocados
1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt

Steps:

In 6-oz ramekin or other small dish, mix mayonnaise, wasabi powder and lime juice. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
In deep 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat to about 350°F.
Meanwhile, in 3 separate small shallow bowls, place flour, beaten egg and bread crumbs. Line large plate with kitchen towels.
Remove pit and peel from avocados. Cut each avocado into 6 wedges. Dip 1 wedge into flour to coat; tap off excess. Dip into beaten egg to coat, then coat with bread crumbs. Continue until all wedges are breaded.
In batches, carefully place breaded avocado wedges in hot oil. Fry 30 to 60 seconds on each side or until golden brown.
With slotted spoon, carefully remove fried wedges from skillet; place on towel-lined plate. Season with salt. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving