Panko-Crusted Avocado Wedges
Never pass up an opportunity to cook an avocado—it’s surprisingly delicious. Creamy flesh gets a flash (air) fry to become encrusted with breadcrumbs.
117 CALORIES PER SERVING
FRYER TEMP 390°F
PREP TIME 15 mins
COOK TIME 12 mins
MAKES 16 • SERVING SIZE 2
2 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted
½ cup aquafaba (from a 15oz [420g] can of chickpeas)
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ tsp kosher salt
1. Set the air fryer temp to 390°F. Spray the fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Slice each avocado into 8 wedges. Place the aquafaba and breadcrumbs in separate medium bowls. Dip the wedges in the aquafaba and then in the breadcrumbs.
3. Working in batches, place 8 wedges in the fryer basket and cook until golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Transfer the wedges to a platter and sprinkle the salt over the top. Serve immediately.
TIP For some spiciness, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the aquafaba.
NUTRITION PER 2 WEDGES:
TOTAL FAT 7g • SATURATED FAT 1g • CHOLESTEROL 0mg • SODIUM 165mg • CARBS 12g DIETARY FIBERS 4g • SUGARS 0g • PROTEIN 3g