Tender avocado is introduced to a crispy breadcrumb coating in this air fryer avocado fries recipe. Simply slice, dredge, and air fry to golden brown perfection!
Why this recipe works
Soft and creamy on the inside with a crispy panko breadcrumb exterior, these air fryer avocado fries are bound to be your new favorite snack.
You can slice almost any vegetable and turn them into fries, take our air fryer jalapeno fries or air fryer zucchini fries for example. Air fryer avocado fries aren’t necessarily a new recipe, but they’re certainly a unique twist to add to your appetizer spread that’s healthier than deep-fried french fries.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
AVOCADO – You actually want to use firm avocados to make these fries, so save the soft avocados for a batch of guacamole. You don’t want underripe avocados, nor do you want them to be soft – a good in-between of the two is what we are going for. Look for firm avocados with a slight give when gently squeezed. You need to be able to rely on their structural integrity for dipping into the breading.
How to Make Air Fryer Avocado Fries
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- Place bread crumbs in a medium bowl. Add half the salt and half the black pepper to the bread crumbs and stir to combine. Pour mixture onto a shallow plate.
- Place flour in another medium bowl. Add remaining salt and remaining black pepper to the flour and stir to combine. Pour mixture onto a shallow plate.
- In another medium bowl, whisk both eggs.
- Cut avocados in half and remove the pit. Use a spoon to carefully loosen the avocado flesh from the shell. Lift out in one piece. Place avocado flat side down on cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Dredge a slice of avocado in the flour. Dip floured avocado in whisked egg, then press into the bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack. Repeat for all slices.
- Spray breaded slices with olive oil spray.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 F.
- Place slices into the air fryer basket, being sure to leave space between each slice.
- Air fry 7 minutes. Turn each slice over and air fry for another 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Begin by slicing the avocado in half lengthwise, cutting through until you reach the pit, then gently drag your knife around the entire avocado until you are able to pull the two sides apart. You’ll want to twist the avocado gently to wedge it away from the pit. Remove the pit. Place the avocado halves cut side down on a cutting board and peel the skin – you can also use a spoon to loosen the skin around the flesh. Place avocado flat side down on the cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch slices. We sliced horizontally, but you can also cut vertically for longer fries.
Air fryer avocado fries are best served right away, but you can store any leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat using the reheat function on the air fryer.
Serving Suggestions
Serve air fryer avocado fries with a dipping sauce on the side for dunking. We love to dip in ranch or a mixture of buffalo sauce/chipotle sauce with ranch dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 firm avocados
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon salt divided
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper divided
- 2 large eggs
Things You’ll Need
- Air fryer
Before You Begin
- You actually want to use firm avocados to make these fries. You don’t want underripe avocados, nor do you want them to be soft – a good in-between of the two is what we are going for. Look for firm avocados with a slight give when gently squeezed. You need to be able to rely on their structural integrity for dipping into the breading.
- Air fryer avocado fries are best served right away, but you can store any leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat using the reheat function on the air fryer.
Instructions
- Place bread crumbs in a medium bowl. Add half the salt and half the black pepper to the bread crumbs and stir to combine. Pour mixture onto a shallow plate.
- Place flour in another medium bowl. Add remaining salt and remaining black pepper to the flour and stir to combine. Pour mixture onto a shallow plate.
- In another medium bowl, whisk both eggs.
- Cut avocados in half and remove the pit. Use a spoon to carefully loosen the avocado flesh from the shell. Lift out in one piece. Place avocado flat side down on cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Dredge a slice of avocado in the flour. Dip floured avocado in whisked egg, then press into the bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack. Repeat for all slices.
- Spray breaded slices with olive oil spray.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 F.
- Place slices into the air fryer basket, being sure to leave space between each slice.
- Air fry 7 minutes. Turn each slice over and air fry for another 5 minutes.
