Crispy Baked Avocado Fries
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups Panko
- Olive Oil Spray
- Serve with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on the sheet.
- Set aside.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
- With the tip of a sharp knife, cut long strips 1/4” wide while the avocado flesh is in the shell.
- Get out 3 bowls.
- In the first bowl, place the flour, salt, pepper, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, cayenne and cumin. Mix to combine.
- In the 2nd bowl, add the egg whites and water. Beat until frothy and well combined.
- In the last bowl, add in the panko and 1/4 teaspoon paprika, mix to combine.
- Using a large spoon, gently scoop out each avocado slice.
- Dredge each slice in the flour, ensuring to coat all sides.
- Place in the egg white and coat then entire thing with the egg mixture.
- Lift up and allow some of the egg mixture to run off an excess.
- Place the slice in the panko mixture and coat thoroughly.
- Add to the rack and repeat until all the slices are coated.
- Spray lightly with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 15 minutes, and gently turn.
- Spray again with the olive oil and continue baking for 8-10 minutes or until they are crispy golden brown.