Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft in the centre is how I like my Air Fryer Avocado Fries.
Included in the post are 5 handy tips for the best crunchiest avocado fries.
I love avocado in any shape or form whether it is chopped up in salads , salsas , blended into creamy dressings , pesto , rolled into veggie sushi or transformed into avocado gelato .
It is also delicious eaten plain alongside a meal.
These avocado fries are my new favourite way of enjoying avocado and thankfully the recipe is straightforward and not labour intensive.
I love them because they still taste exactly like avocado. The delicious buttery flavour is not masked but enhanced by adding a thin layer of crunch.
Avocado fries can be both baked or air fried but I love the final finish that the air fryer provides. The outer layer becomes super crunchy without burning and cooks evenly all over! No more soggy or clumpy batter, just perfectly crispy fries.
The recipe is egg-free and so I have used aquafaba for the coating but there are plenty of other substitutes which will provide great results.
Ingredients for Vegan Avocado Fries
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post
Avocado – use large or extra avocados if possible as these will create longer fries/chips. That being said, any avocado will do as long as it under-ripe and not mushy
Panko breadcrumbs – (see gluten-free options below) Panko are Japanese style breadcrumbs. They are made by lightly baking coarse breadcrumbs to give them more ‘crunch’. You can find them in the World Food aisle in most supermarkets, or through online grocery shopping.
Aquafaba – aquafaba is the liquid leftover from cooked chickpeas (or any other beans) and is a brilliant alternative to egg. Open a tin of chickpeas, drain the tin but retain the water. You can use the chickpeas to make hummus, curry or chickpea based desserts. If you do not have aquafaba you can use plant-based milk.
Seasoning /flavourings – garlic powder, onion powder and mixed dried herbs. The seasoning is mixed into the breadcrumbs so it is evenly distributed.
Sprayable cooking oil – you can use olive oil spray, sunflower oil spray or even avocado oil spray. If you do not have sprayable oil, you can use normal oil and use a pastry brush to brush over the air fryer. It may be a little more difficult to brush the oil onto the bread-crumbed avocado fries though.
You can try making the fries without any oil and see how it works for you
Grain-free and Keto Avocado Fries
Regular avocado fries are typically made with combination of plain flour (all purpose flour) and breadcrumbs.
To keep these fries grain free use fine almond flour and unsweetened toasted coconut flakes . To coat the avocado slices in a wet mixture, use aquafaba or nut milk.
Want to try vegan and keto-friendly avocado fries without any dairy or eggs ? Use superfine almond flour and almond milk to coat.
For gluten-free avocado fries or without breadcrumbs option, use cornmeal or crushed gluten-free crackers.
Air fryer Avocado halves
If you do not fancy cutting the avocado into chips or fries, you can also coat the avocado halves and air fry those!
These crispy avocado boats are great vessels to hold salads or sauces!
I would air fry the halves for around 10-12 minutes at the same temperature.
How to serve Avocado Fries
These fries will go great as they are with a sprinkle of sea salt and a squeeze of lime. Dipping them in sour cream and chive dip is my go-to.
You can also serve them as potato french fries replacements. I once served mine alongside these vegan tawa burgers which are made with tofu.
Tips and Tricks for the perfect Avocado Fries
- The best avocado fries start with the perfect avocado. The avocado should ideally be under-ripe . Soft avocados that you would use for guacamole are too soft and won’t hold their shape when handling. Check the firmness of the avocado buy applying gentle pressure with your finger
- Lightly crush your panko breadcrumbs to make them even finer, the they will stick better to the avocado
- Use both hands when coating the avocado – one hand to dip into the wet mixture (the aquafaba) and the other to coat with the breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs can easily clump together if they end up mixed with the wet mixture
- Spray your air fryer basket with a little cooking oil spray prior to air frying to prevent sticking
- Serve the avocado fries whilst they are still hot ! The crispy hot exterior and warm creamy inside is a winning combination.
How to make Instant Pot Air Fryer Avocado Fries
Full printable recipe in recipe card below.
I like to use my Instant Pot Air Fryer but you can use whichever air fryer.
Set aside a baking tray or plate to place your prepped fries onto.
Prepare the avocado fries as above. Set aside.
In a small shallow bowl, add the aquafaba or wet mixture of choice
In a separate shallow bowl, place the breadcrumbs/almond powder or dry coating of choice. Add flavouring to this mixture if you wish.
Using a spoon, dip the avocado into the wet mixture. Allow the majority of the mixture to drip off. Transfer into the breadcrumbs bowl and ensure the coating is evenly covering the avocado using a different spoon. You can only use one hand for wet and another for dry instead of spoons.
Place in a single layer onto a baking tray and repeat until all the fries are prepared.
Preheat the Air Fryer to 196C and then spray lightly with cooking oil.
Gently layer the avocado fries in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Spray oil again to cover the fries.
Air fry for approximately 8-10 minutes or until the coating appears golden. You do not need to flip half way through as the air will cook the fries from underneath
Serve immediately.
How to make Baked Avocado Fries
If you prefer to bake your avocado fries then you can certainly do that too.
Preheat the oven to 200C
Prepare the avocado fries as per the recipe.
Spray a little cooking oil onto a baking sheet before adding a single layer of the avocado fries.
Bake for around 15 minutes or until the coating looks crispy all over.
How to store Avocado Fries
Have leftover avocado fries? Here is how you can store them.
Avocado Fries are definitely best eaten warm straight from the air fryer or oven but they can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before they start loosing their freshness
Spruce them up by reheating in the air fryer or oven for 2-3 minutes until warm and the coating crisps up again.
I do not recommend freezing avocado fries as they will loose their texture upon defrosting.
No. Avocado fries will loose their texture after freezing. They are best eaten fresh.
No. Avocados brown easily so this recipe is best prepared prior to serving.
I would not recommend using frozen avocado as there will be too much moisture in them and the fried avocado may become soggy. Frozen avocados are good for blending such as adding to dips or smoothies but do not hold their own if used as they are.
Other Air Fryer Recipes
Air fryer grilled pineapple (recipe includes sweet and savoury version)
Best Air fryer baklava (salted caramel)
Chilli cheese pineapple puff pastry parcels
Vegan burnt basque cheesecake
Eggless mille feuille with white chocolate saffron yogurt cream
Air fryer Cheesy Potatoes (Mexican flavours)
No egg Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer
Salt and Pepper Halloumi Fries
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Easy Air Fryer Avocado Fries (+5 handy tips)
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Sharp knife
- 2 Bowl
- 1 kitchen tong
Ingredients
- 2 big avocado firm and ripe
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup aquafaba
- 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- cooking spray
Indian Style Avocado Fries
- 1 teaspoon onion seeds kalonji
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix panko breadcrumbs, salt, onion, garlic and mixed dried herbs. 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- In another bowl keep aquafaba ready. 1/4 cup aquafaba
- Keep a lined tray ready.
- If making Indian style fries, mix bread crumbs, salt, onion seeds and garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion seeds, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and cut in to slices. 2 big avocado
- First, dip one slice at a time in aquafaba first, then into panko mixture.
- Put it on a lined tray, repeat with remaining slices.
- Pre heat the air fryer to 400F or 190C
- Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray to prevent sticking fries to the bottom. cooking spray
- Arrange breaded avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Ensure they are not touching together.
- Then lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook the slices for around 7-8 minutes or until golden. You can open the airfryer at the half way point to check.
- Gently remove cooked avocado fries using a kitchen tong and repeat with any remaining avocado slices.
- Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Easy Air Fryer Avocado Fries (+5 handy tips)
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Sharp knife
- 2 Bowl
- 1 kitchen tong
Ingredients
- 2 big avocado firm and ripe
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup aquafaba
- 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- cooking spray
Indian Style Avocado Fries
- 1 teaspoon onion seeds kalonji
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix panko breadcrumbs, salt, onion, garlic and mixed dried herbs. 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- In another bowl keep aquafaba ready. 1/4 cup aquafaba
- Keep a lined tray ready.
- If making Indian style fries, mix bread crumbs, salt, onion seeds and garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion seeds, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and cut in to slices. 2 big avocado
- First, dip one slice at a time in aquafaba first, then into panko mixture.
- Put it on a lined tray, repeat with remaining slices.
- Pre heat the air fryer to 400F or 190C
- Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray to prevent sticking fries to the bottom. cooking spray
- Arrange breaded avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Ensure they are not touching together.
- Then lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook the slices for around 7-8 minutes or until golden. You can open the airfryer at the half way point to check.
- Gently remove cooked avocado fries using a kitchen tong and repeat with any remaining avocado slices.
- Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
This zippy mango, avocado and black bean salad with fresh Mexican flavours is perfect as a side salad or light lunch. Also known as guacamole mango salad, this easy salad is dressed in a lime, cilantro and jalapeno dressing.
It is vegan, gluten-free, and a free-from lettuce salad!
Soft black beans, buttery avocado, juicy mango, charred sweetcorn and cherry tomatoes are tossed in a tangy lime, coriander and jalapeno dressing. It truly is the perfect blend of sweet and savoury.
Just hearing mango, avocado and black bean together makes me do a happy dance! I just love the incredible Mexican flavours that the combination of these flavours brings.
Salads that are packed with plenty of fresh vegetables are best enjoyed in the summer. Thanks to minimal cooking required, you can have delicious salads prepared within minutes.
Avocado is so versatile and I love to use it in plenty of savoury recipes such as Air fryer Avocado Fries . It also goes so good in this Avocado Gelato .
Black beans, or black turtle beans, are popular in Latin American cuisine. They are native to the Americas, but have been introduced around the world.
Black beans are often on our menu or incorporated into our dishes, like Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans Quesadilla or these unique Espresso Black beans Tacos .
Mangoes are versatile, so good in desserts equally good in savoury dishes too. In our house, no summer goes without enjoying this Gelatin-free Mango Panna cotta and Mango and Chilli Hummus .
Use leftover mango to make this Mango Mocktail that is ready in 5 minutes!
Ingredients for Mango Black Bean salad
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post
Black beans – this salad requires cooked black beans that are tender yet firm but not mushy. I have cooked black beans in my Instant Pot in large batch. you can use canned black beans if you wish.
Mango – use ripe yet still firm mangoes so they cut easily and holds their shape. Mushy mangoes will turn into a pulp when you try to cut them. As an alternative you could use pineapple chunks if you do not have any mango.
Avocado – ripe yet firm avocados are best for salads and when you want to cut them into cubes.
Cherry tomatoes – adds texture, flavours and colour to the salad
Corn – Fresh husked corns, most of supermarkets keep them, also available in the market too. Also trimmed corns are available in the package too.
Ingredients for Lime, Jalapeno and Cilantro Salad dressing
Lime – use fresh where possible
Cilantro or coriander – use fresh and the greenest cilantro leaves.
Jalapeño – use fresh if available, but bottled ones are good too. The jalapeno should be finely chopped
Olive oil – I prefer extra virgin olive oil.
Lime zest – adds refreshing flavours and oil from the zest.
Maple or agave – to sweeten, particularly if the mango you have picked isn’t so sweet
Salt
Black pepper
How to cook Instant Pot black beans
Pressure cooking your own black beans from dried beans is efficient and saves money.
I like to cook the beans in big batches and freeze in small portions to use in recipes such as this one.
I have found that 1:3 bean to water ratio is best.
For black beans that have not been soaked – pressure cook on 25 minutes HIGH PRESSURE – natural pressure release
For pre-soaked beans (beans that are soaked overnight) – pressure cook on HIGH for 6-8 minutes – natural pressure release
Variations
Feel free to sub mango with peaches, nectarine or even pineapple. You can also substitute black beans with red kidney beans or even white beans.
Add chopped red pepper, baby spinach, shredded red or white cabbage, spring/green onion, cucumber, lettuce or red onions. Really easy to use up what’s in your fridge.
You can add fresh finely chopped garlic or garlic granules/powder in the dressing.
Skip sweet corn to make black beans salad recipe without corn.
Add cooked quinoa or brown rice for a healthy and filling lunch.
How to make Black bean and Corn salad
Full printable recipe in recipe card below.
We start by grilling the corn without the husk, so you can get lots of char on the corn. If for any reason you’re not firing up the grill/bbq, use the stove or air fryer to char the corn.
Heat grill on medium to high heat. Grill ears of corn (without husk) for 6-8 minutes, turning few times so they char all over evenly. Sometimes I use Air fryer Corn on the Cob too.
Once done keep it aside to cool, meanwhile prepare the other ingredients.
Prepare the salad dressing by mixing/whisking all the ingredients in a small bowl or jug.
Cut/slice those ingredients first which are not going to oxidize like tomatoes.
Remove from grill and slice kernels off from the cob into a large bowl. Then add remaining salad ingredients, mango, tomato, avocado and black beans.
Gently mix then pour over salad, mix and enjoy straight away or cover and keep in the refrigerator to chill about an hour and develop flavours.
Serving Suggestion
I love this salad as it is but it goes great served with tacos, tortilla chips or even a bowl of chilli as a “salsa”.
It is great to lay out during a BBQ (BBQ corn anyone?) or at picnics.
Other salad recipes
Best Pesto Potato Salad (Instant Pot)
Instant Pot Greek Potato Salad (vegan)
Chickpea Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Instant Pot DIY Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Watermelon and Dill Salad with Tahini Dressing
Fresh Watermelon Mojito Salad
Grilled Sweetcorn, Nectarine and Beans Salad
Kachumber Salad
Indian Onion Salad
White Bean Panzanella
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Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cup Mango
- 2 cup Black Beans
- 1 cup Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup corn grilled
- ¼ cup coriander
- 1 lime
Dressing
- ¼ olive oil extra virgin
- 4 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon Jalapeño finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon Agave
- ⅛ cup cilantro chopped
- salt
- ½ tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- Whisk together the ingredients for the salad dressing 1/4 olive oil, 4 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoon Jalapeño, 2 tablespoon Agave, 1/8 cup cilantro, 1/2 tablespoon lime zest, salt
- Add cut mangoes, avocados, tomatoes and grilled sweetcorn kernels in a big mixing bowl. 2 cup Mango, 1 cup Avocado, 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup corn
- Toss in the cooked black beans. 2 cup Black Beans
- Pour over the dressing and garnish the salad with coriander and lime wedges 1/4 cup coriander, 1 lime
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
