Spiced Avocado Fries recipe is gluten-free, vegan and unbelievably tasty! A crispy crust full of warm spices wraps around nutrient rich slices of creamy avocado. It's the perfect healthy snack, appetizer or side dish. 
Let's get one thing straight before we get into this recipe . . . . these are not French fries. Avocado Fries are simply a tasty, healthy play on French Fries.
Okay, now we can move on. 🙂
How to Make Them
- Mix gluten-free breadcrumbs with the salt and spices.
- Cut the avocado into ½-inch slices. (Here's How to Peel and Cut an Avocado)
- Place a few avocado slices on top of the breadcrumb mixture.
- Sprinkle some of the breadcrumb mixture on top.
- Gently press the coated avocado slices to be sure the crumbs stick to them.
- Fry the coated avocado slices in a very hot pan to brown both sides.
- Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
(More detailed instructions are below.)
Recipe Tips
- Always try to buy locally grown avocados! You know what a bummer it is when you cut into an avocado and it's either fibrous or has dark spots? That's often from the long travel it takes avocados to arrive at their final destination.
- Ripe but firm! There is such a thing as a ripe, firm avocado. And that's exactly how they should be for this recipe. They should have just a tiny bit of give to the touch. (If they're too soft, they might fall apart.)
- Hot pan and oil! Do not add the coated avocados to the pan with the oil until it's very hot. You should hear a sizzling sound the second they hit. If you don't, wait until it's hotter. They is what makes a crispy avocado fry!
What to Dip Avocado Fries in
This recipe is so deliciously spiced, that they don't need a dip at all. However, if you're so inclined . . .
- They would be tasty in Chipotle Aioli.
- And of course, feel free to dip them in ketchup or Ranch dressing.
What to Serve with Them
They would be fantastic with steak, chicken, chili and entrée salads. Here are a few that would be excellent . . .
- Red Goddess Grilled Flank Steak
- Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken Under a Brick
- Colorado-Style Chipotle Chocolate Chili
I hop you enjoy these delectable Gluten-Free, Vegan Spiced Avocado Fries!
Spiced Avocado Fries Recipe {Gluten-Free}
Ingredients
For the fries:
- ¼ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- a few turns of black pepper
- olive oil to coat the pan (you can also use avocado oil -- see notes)
- 1 approximately (¾ pound) avocado, firm but ripe
Instructions
- Make coating. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the salt and spices. Pour the mixture onto a flat plate or shallow bowl and set aside. Cover a large plate or baking sheet with a paper towel and set it aside as well.
- Prep avocado. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, peel, and then slice each half into approximately five long slices (approximately ½-inch thick). Here's How to Peel and Cut an Avocado.
- Preheat pan and coat avocados. Coat the bottom of a large skillet generously with the olive oil. Place it over high heat. As the pan heats up, place the avocado slices -- a couple at a time -- into the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle more crumbs on top and then gently press each slice into crumbs, to be sure they stick to the avocado. Then, flip the slice over, and repeat.
- Fry. Once your pan is hot, add the coated avocado slices, leaving a few inches between them. Do not crowd the pan -- depending on its size, you may need to do this in a two or three batches. You should hear a sizzling sound when you place them in the pan -- if you don't, wait until the pan it hotter. It's important to wait for the sizzle, or the breadcrumbs won't brown properly. Cook until nicely browned, about 1 minute per side.
- Drain and serve. Remove the avocado slices from the pan and place on the paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet to drain. Serve!
NOTES
NUTRITION
Update July 2019: This recipe was originally published in 2011 and has just been updated with new images and information.
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Cathy/ShowFoodChef
Love the pic, and I can't wait to try these. I had fried avocado in tacos in Austin once and they were delish - thx for the post 😀
averagebetty
I just had my first fried avocado! Something tells me yours are way healthier 🙂
Meagan
Oh my! How delightful and decadent! 🙂
Jeanne @JollyTomato
Looks good, except I would change "Serves 2" to "Serves 1" because I would almost certainly eat this all up before anyone else would get to try any! ; ) Yum!
Sarah @TheExPatBride
Are you kidding me!?! These are incredible!!!
Dina
Looking forward to making this!! Thank you so much for sharing:)!!
Maria
I loved these!!
Gary
How about a baked version? Any suggestions?
valentina
Hi Gary, I don't think baking would work b/c we don't want to actually cook the avocado -- we just want to create the crust. I think using a broiler could be a good option, though. Rather than coating a pan with the oil, simply drizzle it over the coated "fries," and place them under the broiler until they are golden brown, about 30 seconds or so -- then flip them and repeat. This might be a way to use less oil, but I haven't actually done it this way. Let me know if you try it. Thanks for visiting my site! 🙂
Maria Williams
I eat avocado every single day! Love the richness and creaminess of this wonder fruit 🙂 Had only savoury version before, but it was long time ago.
valentina
It's a "wonder fruit" indeed! I love that! Enjoy and thanks for checking it out.
angiesrecipes
Wish I could find local avocados here...these are my top favourite!
valentina
I wish you could too, Angie! Thank you. 🙂 ~Valentina
Christina Conte
Oh my! This is such a genius idea! I would eat these without dipping them into ANYTHING! The flavor of the avocado would be plenty, but I can totally imagine them on a salad, too! Can't believe I didn't see this until now. Thanks for the recipe, Valentina!
valentina
Thank you, Christina! Yes, no sauce needed. Hope you try and love them! xo Valentina
2pots2cook
Had absolutely no idea that avocado could be prepared this way. Perfect, quick and healthy summer treat ! Thank you Valentina !
valentina
Thanks so much, Davorka. Easy and tasty. Enjoy! ~Valentina
David @ Spiced
You know, I've yet to make avocado fries. I have no idea why not as I love all snack foods, and these look amazing! I'm a huge fan of smoked paprika, so that coating mixture is totally calling my name. These would be perfect as a side dish for all sorts of grilled summer meals!
valentina
Thanks so much, David. Yes, perfect along side delicious foods off the grill. 🙂 ~Valentina
David Scott Allen
I love avocado fries and have never made them at home. Seems so easy - can’t wait to try making them! xo
valentina
Hope you enjoy them, David! 🙂 ~Valentina
Deb|EastofEdenCooking
What a fabulous way to enjoy California avocados! To keep everyone happy, two batches would be needed at my house.
valentina
Love it, Deb. Thank you. 🙂 ~Valentina
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I need to give these a try! I love avocados and these look wonderful. That crunchy coating looks perfect!
Liz
I always have avocados in the kitchen! This is one of those must try recipes---super easy and how could they not be amazing??!
valentina
Thanks so much, Liz. Hope you love them. 🙂
Jeff the Chef
Oh my God, I've never heard of such a thing as avocado fries - and I love avocado! Thank you so much for the recipe!
valentina
Happy to hear it, Jeff. Awesome. Thanks! ~Valentina
Eha
Lordie ! In 'my world' avocadoes get eaten as they are (usually half in one hand and spoon in the other !) or they are 'smashed' for a 'dip' or to go on a sandwich ! To be fried as a chip - well, they look most moreish and are very easy to do . . . perchance not quite as healthy as the fruit the way she comes but, on occasion most interesting ! Shall try with panko crumbs methinks . . .