In a shallow dish whisk together cornstarch (or flour), chili powder, salt, and pepper.
In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs.
In a third shallow dish, add the pork rind crumbs (or panko crumbs).
Cut avocados in half, longwise - cutting in the center of the avocado from top to bottom. Remove the pit and peel. Then, cut the halves into 1/2-inch thick slices, yielding about 8 to 10 slices per avocado.
Dredge each avocado slice into the cornstarch to coat both sides entirely and shake off any excess. Transfer to the beaten egg, turn to coat well; lift it up and let excess egg slide off.
Transfer it to the crumbs; turn and coat while pressing the crumbs to adhere on both sides.
Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
To the air fryer basket, arrange as many avocado fries as it fits without touching each other. You’ll probably have to cook these in batches.
Lightly spray the avocado slices with cooking oil. Set the air fryer to 400˚F and cook the avocado fries for 3 minutes.
Flip them over on their sides, lightly spray with cooking oil, and continue to cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Repeat with remaining batches.
In the meantime, combine the ranch and buffalo sauce in a dipping bowl; mix and stir until well combined.
Garnish the avocado fries with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges and the dipping sauce.
Avocado Prep: Use medium-ripe avocados so they are firm enough for breading and not mushy.
Checking Ripeness: Gently squeeze the avocado; it should feel like a tangerine. Overripe feels like peanut butter. Or use the stem test and pop off the stem - if the inner part is a bright green color, it means it's ripe, but brown indicates it's overripe.
Pitting the Avocado: Hold the avocado half with the pit in one hand, lightly tap the pit with your knife blade, then twist to remove.
Seasoning Tips: Customize the flavors to your liking. Add cayenne for heat, use garlic/onion powder, try ranch seasoning, or go for an “everything bagel” twist.
Don't Overcrowd: For the crispiest results, lay the avocado fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and less crispy results.
Cooking Spray: For an extra crispy exterior, lightly spray the breaded avocado slices with cooking spray before air frying. This helps achieve a deep-fried texture without the added oil.
OVEN INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
Grease a baking sheet; arrange breaded avocado fries on the baking sheet, and spray them with cooking oil.
Bake the avocado fries for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through or until they are golden and crispy.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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