Crispy Avocado Fries

Ingredients

• 3 large avocados
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup tempura mix
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Slap ya mama seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce, (Cholula or Tabasco)
• Oil, (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   Set up a frying station with two bowls.

2. 2

   Heat oil to 350-375°.

3. 3

   In one bowl mix together the panko, tempura, slap ya mama, and black pepper.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce together.

5. 5

   Slice avocados in half, and remove seed.

6. 6

   Cut 1⁄2 inch slices through the avocado, making sure not to go through the skin.

7. 7

   Scoop the flesh out with a spoon.

8. 8

   Carefully, coat each avocado slice in the buttermilk mixture.

9. 9

   Let excess drip off then coat in the panko mixture. Set on a cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Repeat the process with remaining avocados.

11. 11

    Fry each avocado until golden brown. About 2-3 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from the oil and let drip on a cookie sheet with a baking rack over it.

13. 13

    Repeat the process with remaining coated avocado fries.