Keto Avocado Fries in the Air Fryer

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If you are missing a side of fries with your burger, then this is the recipe for you! Introducing an easy alternative to crispy french fries for the low carb diet - Keto Avocado Fries! Slices of avocado are breaded in a special low carb breading and air fried to make a quick keto side dish for that juicy bunless burger.

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Nutrition Facts

8

Servings

168

Calories

13.8g

Fat

8.7g

Protein

1.9g

Net Carb

5.2g

Total Carbs

dipping a keto avocado fry into ranch dressing

Crispy avocado fries coated with pork panko crumbs and fried in the air fryer. This is a simple way to enjoy a keto “French fry” and reap the benefits of eating an avocado.

Sliced avocados are double coated with almond flour, ground pork rinds and a special seasoning blend. Then air fried to produce the crispiest avocado fry with a creamy avocado interior.

Serve with a side of ranch or BBQ sauce.

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Keto Avocado Fries In The Air Fryer Ingredients

  • 2 whole avocados
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups ground pork rinds
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Keto Avocado Fries in the Air Fryer Directions

  • STEP
    1

    Slice avocado into fries

    Slice your avocados into 1/4 inch slices.

    avocado sliced up with a knife
  • STEP
    2

    Prep your three bowls

    Prepare three dipping bowls for coating your avocado fries. In bowl 1, mix together almond flour, cajun seasoning, and salt. In bowl 2, whisk together eggs and water. In bowl 3, mix together ground pork rinds, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

    three dipping bowls for the keto breading
  • STEP
    3

    First we dust

    Dip each avocado slice into the almond flour mixture just to coat the outside. Work in batches.

    avocado slice coated with almond flour
  • STEP
    4

    Then we dip

    Dip each almond flour coated avocado slice into the egg wash and shake off the excess.

    slice of avocado dipped in egg wash
  • STEP
    5

    Then we dredge

    Dip the avocado slice into the pork rind mixture. Repeat with remaining avocado.

    avocado fry coated with keto breading mixutre
  • STEP
    6

    Air fry

    Place a layer of breaded avocado fries in the basket in the air fryer. Spray the avocado with avocado oil or olive oil. Turn air fryer to 400 degrees and air fryer avocado fries for 6 minutes. Flip and continue to air fry for an additional 6 minutes. Once done, remove the fries from the basket and repeat with other breaded avocado slices.

    keto avocado fries in an air fryer basket
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How To Select the Perfect Avocado

slices of perfectly ripe avocado on a cutting board

Trying to find a perfectly ripe avocado can be a little tricky but here are some tips to help you find the perfect one.

First, look for an avocado that is in between green in color (under ripe) and black coloring (over ripe). A perfectly ripe avocado usually is greenish, blackish in color.

Next, pick up the avocado and give a gentle squeeze. You are looking for one that is firm but still has a little bit of give to it. It shouldn’t be rock hard because that indicated that it is probably not ripe. If the avocado is too squishy, then it is most likely brown inside.

Lastly, you can often tell if an avocado is ripe by peeling off the stem. If underneath the stem, it is bright green in color, then the avocado is ready to eat. If the flesh under the stem is brown, the it is most likely over ripe and probably has patches of brown on the inside. This is a very sad situation.

black air fryer

Air fryers work by circulating the air around the entire avocado, so every angle is getting bake and fried.

They do a wonderful job of crisping up the exterior batter up while maintaining a juicy interior and without over drying the avocado.

The breading of an avocado fry gets crispy and crunchy while when then are fried in the air fryer and without using any excess oil. I recommend spraying a thin layer of avocado or olive oil on the breaded avocado fries before air frying to achieve a perfectly crispy, juicy breaded layer on the outside of the sliced avocado.

Any brand of air fryer will work for this recipe. The air fryer I use is by Philip’s.

Keto Breading for Making Fries

bag of ground pork rinds

These avocado fries have the best crispy breading surrounding them. To make a keto breading for avocado fries, we use a combination of almond flour and pork panko. The pork panko helps to get the breading layer extra crispy once cooked in the air fryer. Using pork panko and almond flour to bread the avocado fry makes this dish a gluten free option too!

If you don’t want to purchase the pre-ground pork rinds, you can grind up your own by placing them in a food processor or blender to blend down into ground pork rinds.

What to Serve with Avocado Fries

keto pulled pork sandwich

I love serving avocado fries along side a bunless burger. It reminds me of eating at a burger joint. Here are some more recipes that pair well with Keto avocado fries:

Reheating Avocado Fries in the Air Fryer

Not that you should have any leftovers because these low carb avocado fries are so good! But, in the rare occasion that you do have leftover fried avocados, you can store them in a container wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator. This will turn the breading soft; however, you can crisp up the keto breading in the air fryer.

To reheat avocado fries in the air fryer, place the fries back onto the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy and heated through.

Keto Avocado Fries in the Air Fryer: FAQS

Can I use a different type of flour instead of almond flour?

Absolutely! You can substitute almond flour with coconut flour, but keep in mind that you'll need to adjust the quantity since coconut flour is more absorbent. Start with a quarter of the amount and increase as needed.

What can I use instead of pork rinds for the breading?

If you're looking for a substitute, crushed sunflower seeds or hemp hearts can work well for a similar crunch. Just make sure to season them well to enhance the flavor!

How can I store leftover avocado fries?

Store any leftover avocado fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain their crispiness.

Are these avocado fries suitable for meal prep?

Yes! You can prepare the breading and slice the avocados ahead of time. Just coat and air fry them when you're ready to eat for a fresh and crispy side.

What is the nutritional value of these keto avocado fries?

These avocado fries are low in carbs and high in healthy fats. Each serving typically contains around 150 calories, 12g fat, 8g carbs, and 3g protein, making them a perfect keto-friendly snack!

Nutritional information & Macros

Nutrition Information

Keto Avocado Fries in the Air Fryer

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
Fat 13.8g
Protein 8.7g
Total Carbs 5.2g
Net Carbs 1.9g

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5 Comments

  1. These were a hit! The pork rind coating crisped up beautifully in the air fryer and paired perfectly with the creamy avocado inside. I loved the kick from the cayenne pepper and the 400 degrees for 6 minutes per side made them perfectly golden and crunchy.

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  4. I made these to go with hamburgers and they turned out delicious. They were so easy to throw together and cook up in the air fryer. They came out so crispy. Great recipe, thanks for sharing!!!

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