Looking for a healthier alternative to regular french fries that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? These Baked Avocado Fries are about to become your new favorite side dish. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with good-for-you fats, they’re a delicious twist on traditional fries that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 large, firm avocados
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice into 1/2-inch thick wedges. You should get about 8 wedges per avocado.
- Set up your breading station: Place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and combine panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third dish.
- Working with one wedge at a time, coat the avocado in flour, dip in egg, then roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Arrange the breaded wedges on your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Spray the wedges lightly with cooking spray – this helps achieve that golden-brown color.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is crispy and golden brown.
Cook Time and Serving Size
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 (8 fries per serving)
Recipe Notes
- Choose avocados that are ripe but still firm – they should yield slightly when gently pressed but shouldn’t be too soft.
- For extra crunch, try double-breading the avocado slices by repeating the egg and breadcrumb coating.
- These are best served immediately while hot and crispy. I recommend preparing a dipping sauce while they’re in the oven – ranch, chipotle mayo, or lime-cilantro sauce all work great.
- To make these gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- If you’re meal prepping, you can bread the avocado slices up to 2 hours in advance and keep them in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Any longer and the avocado might start to brown.
- For extra flavor, try adding grated parmesan cheese or different seasonings to your breadcrumb mixture.
Baked Avocado Fries
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with good-for-you fats, they're a delicious twist on traditional fries that'll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 large firm avocados
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice into 1/2-inch thick wedges. You should get about 8 wedges per avocado.
- Set up your breading station: Place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and combine panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third dish.
- Working with one wedge at a time, coat the avocado in flour, dip in egg, then roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Arrange the breaded wedges on your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Spray the wedges lightly with cooking spray – this helps achieve that golden-brown color.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is crispy and golden brown.