How to make a Crispy Fried Avocado - An African dish with Chef John Beilfuss!

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while all-purpose is more economical.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Peel, seed, and quarter the avocado.

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 1.5 teaspoons of beverage.

In a separate bowl, beat 2 egg whites until frothy using a KitchenAid mixer or by hand.

Heat a pot of oil to 350°F (175°C).

Coat the avocado pieces in the corn starch mixture to help the egg whites stick.

Dip the coated avocado pieces into the beaten egg whites.

Carefully drop the egg-coated avocado pieces into the hot oil.

Fry for about 3 minutes until crispy on the outside and the avocado inside softens.

Remove from the oil and place on a rack to drain.

Sprinkle with salt, squeeze lime juice over the top, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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