Crispy Fried Avocado Bites
Crispy Fried Avocado Bites are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and are the perfect appetizer.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 large avocados, seed removed, cut into ½ inch chunks
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup tempura
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil to 375° using an electric skillet or over medium high heat if using a frying pan.
- Using 3 shallow bowl or containers: add flour to the first container, whisk buttermilk and egg together in the second, and whisk bread crumbs, tempura and remaining ingredients, except oil, in the third. Set aside.
- Add a small amount of avocados into the flour to coat, then into the buttermilk mixture, next into the bread crumb mixture, and lastly, carefully into the hot oil.
- Fry until browned on all sides, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Remove fried avocados from skillet, or pan, with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate. Lightly salt if desired. Repeat until all avocados have been fried.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg