Crispy and delicious keto avocado fries in air fryer or the oven! So crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside, they make a perfect snack.
I love avocados in all forms and it’s probably my favorite fruit (yes – it’s a fruit!) that I can eat 3 meals of the day. When I first heard of breaded avocado fries, I was a little hesitant. It seemed like an odd combo. But when I tasted it, I fell in love immediately. The crunchy outer layer complements the creaminess of the avocado so well, and it’s just a wonderful combo.
In This Post…
- Paleo & Keto Avocado Fries Recipe
- How To Cut Avocados to Make Easy Avocado Fries
- Ingredients
- Directions: How to Make Avocado Fries in Air Fryer or Oven
- FAQs
- Printable Recipe
Paleo & Keto Avocado Fries Recipe
While most of the breaded avocado fries I’ve seen are heavily coated only with some kind of flour, I decided to make a version of low carb avocado fries using crushed pork rinds, or pork panko. The result is ultra crunchy with an added pork flavor that’s just so delicious and wonderful. The recipe is so easy and quick too!
How To Cut Avocados to Make Easy Avocado Fries
To make these crispy avocado fries, you’ll need to cut the avocados into long wedges first. Here’s how I do it:
- Choose ripe avocados that still has some firmness when pressed, then slice in half.
- Discard the pit then carefully remove the skin with your hands.
- Slice each half into 1/4-1/2 inch slices. I got 6-7 slices per each half.
Ingredients in Low Carb Paleo Avocado Fries
- avocados
- lemon juice
- coconut flour
- eggs
- pork panko: This is just crushed up pork rinds, but you can purchase them already ground up HERE.
- garlic powder
- paprika
- sea salt
Directions: How to Make Avocado Fries in Air Fryer or Oven
These crispy avocado fries are easy to make in the air fryer or the oven. I personally prefer the air fryer because I think it comes out crispier than the baked version, plus it’s faster. I’ve tried both methods, and they are all delicious! Here’s how to make low carb and paleo avocado fries:
- Slice avocados into thin wedges, then sprinkle with lemon juice. Place on a plate.
- Set up an assembly line of 3 bowls: one with coconut flour, another with whisked eggs, and the last with pork panko and spices.
- Dredge an avocado slice in coconut flour, shake off excess, then dip in the egg wash. Lastly, dredge in the pork rinds mixture so all sides are covered. Transfer to a plate then repeat with the rest of the avocado slices.
To cook avocado fries in air fryer:
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, then arrange the avocado slices in a single layer on the air fryer tray. Spray with cooking oil, then air fry for 10 minutes until browned and crispy.
For baked avocado fries:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add avocado slices to the baking sheet in a single layer, then spray with cooking oil. Bake for 12-14 minutes, flipping half way through.
Frequently Asked Questions
You want use ripe avocados that aren’t TOO ripe. They should still have some firmness when you press into the skin. This will ensure that they won’t fall apart while slicing and cooking.
The purpose of lemon juice (or lime juice) for these paleo avocado fries is that they keep the avocados from turning bitter when cooked.
You can definitely do this easily. Just add pork rinds to a food processor and pulse until they turn to the texture of breadcrumbs.
Yes! If you are keto and want to add cheese, you can replace 1/2 cup of the pork panko with parmesan.
Anything you want! I personally love a fry sauce (ketchup and mayo), but you can enjoy with ranch, sriracha mayo, chipotle mayo, or even just ketchup!
These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat in the oven or the air fryer to crisp them up again!
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Air Fryer Avocado Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados that are still firm or 3 small
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1½ cup pork panko crushed up pork rinds – if you want to add cheese, replace 1/2 cup with grated parmesan
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Cut avocados into long wedges: Slice the avocado in half, then remove the pit. Use your hands to remove the skin. Slice each half lengthwise into ¼-½ inch thick slices.
- Place the avocado slices on a plate and sprinkle the avocados with lemon juice. This keeps the avocados from turning bitter after cooking.
- In a bowl, add coconut flour. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. In the last bowl, stir together pork panko, garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt.
- Dredge an avocado slice in coconut flour, shake off excess, then dip in the egg wash. Finally, dredge in the pork rinds mixture so all sides are covered. Transfer to a plate then repeat with the rest of the avocado slices.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Arrange the avocado slices in a single layer on the air fryer tray.
- Optional: Spray with cooking oil for an extra crispy texture.
- Air fry for 10 minutes until browned and crispy.
- Enjoy dipped in your favorite sauce like fry sauce, mayo, ranch, etc.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place avocado slices on the parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Optional: Spray with cooking oil for an extra crispy texture.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until browned and crispy, flipping them halfway through.
- Enjoy dipped in your favorite sauce like fry sauce, mayo, ranch, etc.
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I love using the air fryer to make different kinds of fries. The crushed pork rinds make these extra yummy!
Oooh! So delicious! Crispy outside and gooey inside! So perfect!
Amazing side for any dinner! Delicious, the recipe follows for it to be perfect!
Thank you for the oven method! I’m finally going to get pork panko so I can try this!