Do you ever come across a certain idea and immediately know that you must try it? I had a ripe avocado sitting in the fridge just waiting to get used up and debated on whether to use it for guacamole, no cook chocolate pudding or even a blueberry avocado smoothie.
But, since I am always wanting to try new things, I decided to take a quick look on Pinterest to see what would come up if I searched for avocado. Boy am I glad I did! I never even thought of battering and frying an avocado.
This version of avocado fries is my own creation that is both grain and gluten free. They turned out to be amazing with a crunchy “breading” on the outside and the creamy avocado to perfectly complement it. Hello, yummy! I challenge you to eat just one fry. These are perfect all by themselves. But, you could use some sour cream or mayo for dip if you’d like.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled
- 1 egg, gently beaten
- oil for frying such as lard, tallow etc...
Instructions
- Cut an avocado lengthwise into about 10-12 slices. In a bowl mix together flour, arrowroot, salt and pepper. Dip slices in egg and then dip the slices into the flour mixture and use a spoon to help completely coat them in the flour crust.
- In a skillet (cast iron works well) heat enough oil to form a shallow layer about 1/8 inch deep. Cook on medium/medium high for a few minutes per side, or until lightly golden. Place the cooked fries on a plate lined with a paper towel. You may wish to keep them warm in the oven once they are done until the rest of the slices finish up.
- Serve plain or use mayo or sour cream to dip.
I can just eat and eat and eat avocados – same goes for fries though not with the same effect, so this is perfect!
Thanks, Belinda!
You avocado fries look amazing! Avocados and french fries are two of my favourite foods, so this combination is a perfect, much more healthy alternative to regular fries. I’ve included your recipe in my weekly recipe roundup: http://thecookssister.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/five-favourites-for-friday-30
Thanks so much Amber :)
Wow this looks wonderful! I bet it would be perfect for my toddler to hold with the crunchy outside instead of just turning to mush in his hand. I hope you’ll come share at our healthy food link party. http://www.youngnesters.net/2012/09/snacktime-saturday-week-1.html
Thanks for the invite, Margaux. I’ll try to stop in.
It looks like you use a lot of avocados! I eat several per week and recently found out that the avocado seed has many uses. I’ve already made the avo seed shampoo, some candle-holders and avo seed smoothie and they came out great!
Next I’m going to try your avo fries recipe. It looks wonderful!
How interesting, Scarlet. I always end up pitching them in the compost pile, but will have to check out the other possible uses. Thanks for the heads up and have a blessed day!
O.M.G. These look DELICIOUS. I can’t wait to try these!
New follower here via the Better Mom Mondays Link Up. Nice to meet you! I am going to enjoy reading your blog!
They are perfect if you like avocado :)
I love avocado and I am sure this will be yummy! Patsy from HeARTworks and papemelroti
Thanks, Patsi!
Always nice to find something new to do with an old favorite.
Thanks, Becky. Have a blessed day!
Yum! Any idea of this would work without the egg? We have allergies…
Sure. You might try dipping in milk instead. Hope that’ll work:)
Those look really, really good! And maybe a good way to convince the children that don’t avocados to give them a try. Thanks for sharing! (PS: Found you through Keep it Real Thursdays)
Thanks, Aubrey! We just LOVE avocados :)
I can’t wait to show this one to my wife! Another great recipe (I hope).
Dang this looks good! I’ll have to try it out with an egg sub.