Crispy Air Fryer Vegan Avocado Fries
Add Preferred SourceI recently discovered a game-changer for your snack game; Air Fryer Vegan Avocado Fries. If you’re like me, always on the hunt for delicious, healthy alternatives, you’ll love them. These fries are beautifully crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and entirely plant-based. They’re perfect for an afternoon snack, as appetizers and they make the best party food.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Vegan Avocado Fries Recipe
- Universally loved: Kids love them as much as adults; they are perfect for game day, potlucks, and family gatherings.
- Healthier Choice: Unlike regular fries, these avocado fries are baked, not fried. I love how they are a healthier alternative but still delivering that all-important flavor and crunch.
- Quick and Easy: With a simple prep process and quick cooking time in the air fryer, you can have a delicious snack ready in no time.
- Crispy Texture: Your air fryer ensures a satisfying crispy texture on the outside while keeping the inside creamy and delicious.
- Perfect Use for Ripe Avocados: I love making these. It’s a great way to use up perfectly ripe and ready-to-eat avocados and saves you from throwing them away.
- Impressive Snack: I love serving this in beautiful bowls. They make for an impressive and delicious snack to serve at parties or gatherings, and they are sure to wow your guests.
- Customizable Seasoning: You can easily tweak the seasoning to suit your taste, adding spices like paprika, garlic powder, or even a bit of chili for a kick.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need all the ingredients in the photograph below.
How to Make Air Fryer Vegan Avocado Fries with Step-By-Step Instructions
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Prepare the avocados
First, halve the avocados, remove the pits, and peel them. Slice each half into about 8 wedges. Make sure they’re thick enough to hold up during cooking.
Set Up Coating Stations
Next, set up three separate bowls:
Add flour to the first shallow bowl. Pour the soy milk into the second shallow bowl. Combine the panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper in the third shallow bowl.
Coat the Avocado Slices
Now, take each avocado slice and coat it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the soy milk, making sure it’s fully covered.
Finally, coat it thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick.
Cook the Avocado Fries
Place your breaded avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t overlap them; if you need to, cook them in batches. Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 10-12 minutes. Remember to flip them halfway through, so they get crispy all over.
Once they’re golden brown and crispy, take them out and enjoy them right away with your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes and Expert Tips
- Choosing the Right Avocados: I like to pick ripe but firm avocados to ensure they hold their shape during cooking. Overripe avocados tend to turn mushy.
- Gluten-Free Option: If you need a gluten-free version, simply swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. The panko breadcrumbs can also be found in gluten-free varieties.
- Coating Techniques: For an even coating, press the panko breadcrumbs firmly onto the avocado slices. This ensures they stick well and get that perfect crisp.
- Cooking in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Cook the fries in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness. If you have a smaller air fryer, cook in batches.
- Flipping Tips: Flip the avocado slices halfway through the cooking time. This step is crucial for achieving an even golden brown on all sides.
- Seasoning Ideas: Feel free to get creative with your seasoning. Add garlic powder, paprika, or even a bit of chili powder to the panko mixture for extra flavor.
How to Store Air Fryer Vegan Avocado Fries
Got some leftover fries? No? I didn’t think so. But just in case you have one or two that you couldn’t manage, here’s how you store them.
Place them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. This way, they stay fresh and ready for your next snack.
When you’re ready to enjoy them again, pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to bring back that crispy texture. Avoid microwaving them, as it can make the fries soggy.
What to Serve With Vegan Avocado Fries
Air Fryer Avocado Fries are the perfect snack, but if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to dunk them into your favorite sauce, try vegan ranch dressing, vegan chipotle sauce, or vegan ketchup.
They are great as a tasty addition to roasted cauliflower tacos, vegan stir fry, or vegan buffalo wings.
You can also add them to your bowls. They are perfect in a Falafel Bowl, on top of a Couscous Salad and I love them as a crispy side to Veggie Wraps.
More Easy Recipes for You to Try at Home
Looking for some more tasty vegan appetizers to make? I’ve got you covered!
- Seriously Tasty Vegan Egg Rolls
- Easy Vegan Chicken Nuggets
- Perfect Vegan Buffalo Jackfruit Dip
- Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings
- Crunchy Mexican Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and peel. Slice each half into 8 wedges, depending on size, ensuring they're thick enough to hold up during cooking.2 ripe avocados
- Set up three separate bowls. Add flour to the first shallow bowl. Pour the soy milk into another shallow bowl. Combine the panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper in a third shallow bowl.½ cup unsweetened soy milk, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, Salt, Pepper
- Coat each avocado slice in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip next into the soy milk, ensuring full coverage.
- Finally, coat thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the breaded avocado slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap. Depending on the air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
- Enjoy the avocado fries immediately while hot and crispy, with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choosing the Right Avocados: I like to pick ripe but firm avocados to ensure they hold their shape during cooking. Overripe avocados tend to turn mushy.
- Gluten-Free Option: If you need a gluten-free version, simply swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. The panko breadcrumbs can also be found in gluten-free varieties.
- Coating Techniques: For an even coating, press the panko breadcrumbs firmly onto the avocado slices. This ensures they stick well and get that perfect crisp.
- Cooking in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Cook the fries in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness. If you have a smaller air fryer, cook in batches.
- Flipping Tips: Flip the avocado slices halfway through the cooking time. This step is crucial for achieving an even golden brown on all sides.
- Seasoning Ideas: Feel free to get creative with your seasoning. Add garlic powder, paprika, or even a bit of chili powder to the panko mixture for extra flavor.
