Foodies around the world are talking: Air fryers are hot right now. Of course, we wanted to get in on the action, so we’re sharing our very own recipe for air-fried avocado frites (also known as avocado fries). These golden-brown morsels are delicious appetizers at any event — and they’re made even more scrumptious when paired with our favorite dipping sauces!
Here’s our air-fried avocado frites recipe, plus some unique ways to boost the flavor with seasoning, five delicious dip recipes, and how to serve them in tacos, salads, and more.
Before you dive into the recipe, you’ll need to know the best way to slice an avocado. For these air-fried avocado fries, you’ll want to make sure each slice is no less than 1/4-inch thick — any thinner and they might dry out in the fryer. Thick-cut avocado frites, of course, are welcome.
Air frying is a popular trend for a reason. The main draw is that you can fry your food without using oil. That means you can reduce the amount of unhealthy fats you might intake with traditional, deep-fried appetizers. So, air-fried avocado frites are doubly good: Avocados are a heart-healthy fruit! They provide naturally good fats, and one serving (50 g) of avocado is naturally cholesterol-, sugar-, and sodium-free. Eat good, feel good (plus it tastes good)!
Get freaky with your frites by adding a dash of razzle-dazzle to the breading. Grab one of these flavor mixes and add it to your bowl of panko breadcrumbs (Step 3 in the instructions above).
Not extreme enough for you? We’ve got more. Skip the panko breadcrumbs altogether and use crumbled potato chips or corn chips for your breading. Regular flavors will do just fine to give your avocado a salty crust, but feel free to amp up things with your favorite brands of cool ranch, lime-chile powder, or nacho cheese chips. Go hard or go home.
These five fantastic dips and dunkers are our gift to you, so you don’t have to go looking all over the internet for the perfect sauce to dip your avocado frites in. Each one is easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Most people enjoy our avocado frites as finger food, and we say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But we ALSO say, “Always good!” Here are some other ways to serve up frites:
Still hungry for more? Check out the extensive catalog of recipes over at our avocado recipe page.
5 Recipes for Guacamole Cocktail Hour
Grilling time! 3 Amazing Ways to Grill Hass Avocados
Provide your email address to download
a free recipe e-book.