Avocado Fries

Crunchy on the outside, creamy and nutty inside, these avocado fries are totally over the top.

Serves 6
Cooking time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• Canola oil for frying
• 1/4 cup flour
  
• About 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
  
• 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
  

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 200°. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 in. oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.
2. Meanwhile, mix flour with 1/4 tsp. salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate shallow plates. Dip avocado in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then panko to coat. Set on 2 plates in a single layer.
3. Fry a quarter of avocado slices at a time until deep golden, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining avocados. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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