The Trick for Great Avocado Fries

Avocado fries are just what they sound like: strips of avocado that are breaded (I like using panko breadcrumbs) and then fried. They’re traditionally baked or made in a deep fryer, but they work great in the air fryer! The trick to good avocado fries is all about which avocados you use. You should use slightly under-ripe avocados for avocado fries. Not completely firm, but not soft. If they are ripe enough for guacamole, they are too ripe for avocado fries. The perfect avocado for avocado fries will give very slightly to pressure and be green underneath the stem or cap. It should not be mushy at all.

Why You Should Use an Air Fryer For Avocado Fries

Air frying is perfect for avocado fries because it quickly crisps the exterior of the “fry” and makes it crunchy and browned – all without overcooking the inside and turning the avocado to mush. It’s also fast and easy. While one avocado air-fries, you can bread the next one and be ready to fry when the first batch is done. Just remember it always helps to spray your air fryer basket with a little nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

New to the air fryer? Check out our First Timer’s Guide to Using an Air Fryer.

No Air Fryer? How to Bake Avocado Fries

If you don’t have an air fryer, no worries! Just spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and then bake the avocado slices at 350 ̊F for around 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

What to Serve With Avocado Fries

A sprinkle of coarse salt and a squeeze of lime juice is nice, but optional, as these avocado fries are great on their own. If you want a dip, though, I like to serve them with spicy ranch, or as it’s known in my kitchen, a simple mix of ranch dressing and sriracha hot sauce.

More Air Fryer Recipes to Try!

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Air Fryer Falafel Air Fryer Chinese Egg Rolls Air Fryer Fried Chicken Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

1/2 cup ranch dressing, store-bought or homemade 2 tablespoons sriracha

Alternatively, bake the avocado slices in a 350 ̊F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.