Air Fryer Avocado Fries
Why this recipe works
- Crisp outside, creamy centre: Panko breadcrumbs brown quickly in the air fryer, giving contrast to the soft avocado inside.
- Fast snack format: The coating station is simple, and the wedges cook in minutes once the air fryer is preheated.
- Richness balanced with lime: Lime juice on the avocado and in the yoghurt dip keeps the flavour fresh and prevents the dish feeling heavy.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose firm-ripe avocado: Use avocados that yield slightly to pressure but still hold their shape; very soft fruit can break apart during coating.
- Panko gives the best crunch: Panko breadcrumbs create a lighter, craggier coating than fine breadcrumbs, which helps the wedges crisp quickly.
- Lime helps the avocado: A little lime juice adds brightness and helps keep the cut avocado looking fresh before it is coated.
Texture tips
- Keep the basket uncrowded: Arrange the wedges in a single layer so hot air can circulate around the coating.
- Serve immediately: The coating is at its crispest straight after air-frying; the avocado softens as it sits.
Common mistakes
- Using overripe avocado: Avocado that is too soft can collapse when dipped in egg and pressed into breadcrumbs.
- Skipping the short stand: Letting the coated wedges rest briefly helps the crumb hydrate and cling before cooking.
Make-ahead tips
- Best cooked to order: These are not ideal for freezing or long storage, as avocado changes texture once cooked.
- Re-crisp leftovers: Reheat chilled leftovers in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) until the coating crisps again, knowing the avocado will be softer.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) for 3 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the greek yogurt with the zest and juice of half the lime, then set aside for dipping.
- In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the smoked paprika. Put the cornflour in a second bowl, and whisk the egg in a third bowl.
- Cut the avocado into thick wedges and squeeze over the remaining lime juice. Coat the wedges in cornflour, then dip into the egg, then press into the seasoned panko until well covered.
- Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air-fry for 7 minutes, turning once, until crisp and deeply golden on the outside and creamy in the middle.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Choose an avocado that yields slightly when pressed but is not soft; overripe avocado can collapse during coating.
- Let the coated wedges stand for 2 minutes before air-frying to help the coating hydrate and stick.
- If serving to anyone vulnerable to foodborne illness, use a pasteurised egg.
Substitutions
- Replace Smoked paprika with sweet paprika for a milder flavour.
- Replace Greek yogurt with whole-milk yogurt for a looser, lighter dip.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Avocado fries are best eaten immediately. If needed, refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container and reheat in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 3 to 4 minutes; the coating will re-crisp but the avocado may soften.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 22min (15min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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