Panko-Crusted Avocado Fries with Lemon Cilantro Aioli

Wow, have I been on a hiatus! First I was super busy with the end of the semester madness, and then there were all of the holiday celebrations. I know… excuses, excuses. I’ll try to do better.

Well, a few days ago I finally got Pinterest. What a great way to procrastinate But it is also very motivational. I am itching to start doing more crafts, I just hope I have the time to do them with the new semester starting next week *whine.* I also love the food boards because I’m always looking for new recipes to try.

I am happy to say that my first recipe inspired by Pinterest was a success! Sure, I managed to negate the health benefits of avocado by frying it and dipping it in mayo, but these panko-crusted avocado fries were a fabulous treat! They were soft and creamy on the inside, and crispy and golden brown on the outside. And the lemon flavors in the aioli made it a perfect, flavorful, fresh accompaniment. I’m looking forward to trying lots more recipes

(adapted from recipe by Adventures in Cooking)

Ingredients:

For the fries-

• Canola oil (for frying)
• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cumin

For the aioli-

• 5 Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

• In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the bread crumbs,  salt, pepper, and cumin. Set it aside.
• Cut the avocados in half and then slice them vertically into wedges. Set them aside.
• Heat the deep fryer to 335 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, dredge the avocado slices in the breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture again. Place them in the hot oil and fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon or tongs, and set them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
• Allow fries to dry for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a serving tray and serve them immediately.
• For the lemon cilantro aioli, place the mayonnaise, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy in texture.

Makes 3-4 servings.

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