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March 8, 2011

Fat Tuesday Food {Recipe: Avocado Fries}

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So, Fat Tuesday is here…and after stepping on the scale this morning I can tell you that Fat Tuesday it is indeed.

Today is the end of the fat food around here for awhile… and by fat food I mean the food I’ve been cooking up in my new deep fryer. You know, the homemade yeast doughnuts, the fish tacos, the beer battered onion rings? Those recipes have been so easy to make since my deep fryer has been out. I’ve now packed my deep fryer away after using the heck out of it for a couple of weeks and am looking forward to some non-frying days to come.

I’m not bidding farewell without sharing one more recipe with you though. I was browsing through Coastal Living magazine the other day when I stumbled across this recipe for Avocado Fries. I had never heard of such a thing and knew I needed to become familiar with these little nibblers as soon as possible. If you think avocados couldn’t get any better, you were wrong. Slicing them into strips, breading them and then putting them in the fryer for a few minutes makes for one fantastic snack.

Of course, avocados are wonderful without taking any of these extra steps, but if you just want to somehow fit avocados into a Fat Tuesday treat, Coastal Living certainly has the way with these delicious Avocado Fries.

Recipe: Avocado Fries (From Coastal Living Magazine)

  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1/4  cup  all-purpose flour
  • 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2  large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4  cups  panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 2  firm-ripe avocados, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

1. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven. Heat to 375° over medium-high heat.

2. Meanwhile, combine flour and salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate shallow plates. Dip avocado wedges in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, and then dredge in panko to coat.

3. Fry avocado wedges, in batches, 30 to 60 seconds or until golden brown, and drain on paper towels. Place on a baking sheet in a 200° oven to keep warm while frying remaining wedges. Sprinkle with additional salt to taste.

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  1. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says

    March 8, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    yes yes yes. Just yes. Everything about these. Yes.

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  2. Katie | GoodLife Eats says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Holy Cow! I think I might have to get one of those deep fryers. I’m gonna get in trouble….

    Reply
  3. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Why yes, I DO want to take an already-delicious food and make it even more delectable by frying it! ABSOLUTELY. 😀

    Reply
  4. Jalanda says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Want.

    Need.

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  5. Kitten with a Whisk says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    I love avocados… I love them even more fried!

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  6. Jalanda says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Okay… one more thing:

    Is it bad that I wanna dip those in a mixture of Ranch dressing and horseradish sauce?

    Oh, God. I’m in trouble.

    Reply
  7. Steve @ HPD says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Having lived in avocado-rich Hawai’i and fry-happy Georgia, you’d athunk I’d have stumbled onto these before. But nope, new to me. Cheers!

    Reply
  8. Tracy says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    Love these! So much better than french fries!

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  9. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    I’ve never heard of these either! They look & sound delicious 🙂

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  10. JulieD says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Oooh, these look so good, Kristen!

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  11. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I would so love to try these!

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  12. Julie M. says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Yum! I adore avocados in all forms. I can only imagine how delicious these “healthy” fries are!

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  13. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Oh, these avocado fries look so good! Hubs and I are really trying to watch what we eat right now, but I might have to make these as our splurge later on in the week!

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  14. Simone says

    March 8, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Hmm, fat tuesday… Now that sounds like an appropriate title for today…lol… Having said that; while I can certainly do without the fried stuff (I do love it though) these avocado fries look totally delicious!

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  15. Amy | She Wears Many Hats says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    Golly bum! I could really get into these. Yum!

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  16. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Now there’s a veggie I would have never thought to fry! I’ve seen fried sweet potatoes and fried zucchini, but never avocado.

    Reply
  17. Barbara | VinoLuciStyle says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    This is the third time I’ve seen a recipe posted for frying avocado in the past two weeks and it never gets old. I can only imagine…the creaminess of avocado with some salty crispness. Maybe sounded a bit weird cause it’s so unusual but I’m getting used to the idea and it’s sounding less so and more of a ‘have to’ soon!

    Reply
  18. Mama Kelly aka Jia says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Deepfried avocado? I gotta say I never would’ve considered it, but you make it sound so yummy.

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  19. Courtney says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Okay.. wow! I absolutely love avocado, and fries. Can’t wait to make them “merry” 🙂

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  20. Robyn | Add a Pinch says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    These look so good, Kristen. It’s definitely Fat Tuesday around here, too! 🙂

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  21. patsyk says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    oh my… those wouldn’t last long with me aroud! I didn’t imagine that avocados could get better, but never considered deep frying them! brilliant… but, only for special treats… otherwise it wouldn’t just be Fat Tuesday… but, Fat Wednesday through Monday!lol!

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  22. Julie says

    March 8, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    OOOOOOH! Yes, please.

    Reply
  23. Ashley says

    March 8, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Quick! You still have enough time to whip up a batch of fried penne. Although these avocado fries look like the perfect “last” fried food.

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  24. Trish says

    March 9, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I remember Paula Deen talking about fried avocado and how they’re one of her absolute favorite foods. Now I’ve never fried an avocado but I pictured submerging the whole fruit into oil and thinking it was strange. Duh? Love your recipe. Perfect for Fat Tuesday. I will definitely have to give this a try one day. Love avocados! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Kristen, these avocado fries are so creative and they look mouthwateringly delicious! What a great idea. I would be BAD, oh so bad, with a deep fryer. Good for you showing some restraint, haha! Thanks for sharing. Your photos are just beautiful in this and every post.

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  26. Wenderly says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I…I…I…can’t imagine anything more crazy delicious than this.

    Reply
  27. angie says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    what a great way to serve this veggie I think even my teens may be tempted to try it

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  28. Jalanda says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Confession: These will be on our dinner table tonight.

    I’m serving them next to homemade bacon/cheeseburgers. Yeah… I know.

    I. Can’t. Wait.

    Reply
  29. Alison Moore Smith says

    March 9, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Combining two divine foods, fries and avocados. Have never heard of this, but it sound wondreful(ly sinful).

    Reply
  30. Karly says

    March 9, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    These bring tears to my eyes. I want a big batch of these RIGHT NOW.

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  31. melissa @IWasBornToCook says

    March 9, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    These look great, and I could think of 10 different sauces over the top of my head that would be fabulous with them! Love.

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  32. Stephanie says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    these look delicious!! I eat my avocados mashed onto buttered toast and salted. Bet they are delicious fried

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  33. Jalanda says

    March 10, 2011 at 7:57 am

    Okay… I HAD to give a report:

    My family has decided that I should be sainted. These avocado fries are mind blowingly good.

    Since I had the fryer going, I made these and homemade Jalapeno Poppers.

    Burgers, Avocado Fries, Jalapeno Poppers and ice cold beer = GENIUS!
    Thank you for posting this recipe! It is a keeper!

    Reply
  34. Angie says

    March 10, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    I’ve seen this in a few other places, and I love your recipe, I have to try it soon!

    Reply
  35. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    March 10, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Oh my goodness, I had no idea this could be done! They look incredible!

    Reply
  36. Ciaochowlinda says

    March 12, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    I know it would be too tempting to consume too many if I tried it, so I will just enjoy the beautiful photos of your delicious looking avocado fries.

    Reply
  37. A Canadian Foodie says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I am like you. I truly cannot imagine, have never heard of them and want to try them out immediately! They look spectacular – and at 400 healthy fatty bursting with energy calories in every avocado – why not deep fry it.
    🙂
    Still catching up!!!
    (I haven’t posted for 3 weeks – deep in the throws of planning a local slow food event. Great work. Time well spent, but missing my hobby site, my kitchen, cooking and reading your wonderful posts!
    I hope to catch up soon!
    🙂
    Valerie)

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  38. Jamie | My Baking Addcition says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Deep fried avocado?? Oh. My. Word. The fact that used panko makes me VERY happy!

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  39. Nancy Wyatt says

    March 15, 2011 at 12:52 am

    I must try these!! YUMMMMM, hugs from Conroe, TX!

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  40. Cookin' Canuck says

    June 6, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I simply must make these. I can imagine the crunchy batter, then sinking through to the tender avocado. Wow! I’d love if you’d consider sharing this in the online Get Grillin’ & summer bbq event I’m hosting (it’s appetizer week right now).

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  41. Marla {family fresh cooking} says

    June 7, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Kristin, these avocado fries look awesome! Thanks so much for entering them into our Get Grillin’ event 🙂

    Reply
  42. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    June 19, 2011 at 8:22 am

    I was just stumbling and I found this recipe! Holy batman that’s incredible!!!!!!!

    Reply
  43. m says

    June 23, 2011 at 11:07 am

    The only missing is a great dipping sauce. Anyone have any ideas?

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  44. Stacey S says

    June 24, 2011 at 11:13 am

    I recently had to adopt a Gluten Free diet, but these would be worth the pain and suffering I will feel the next day!!

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  45. Joy says

    September 3, 2011 at 8:52 am

    This blog is great. The recipes are so unusual and delicious. You can be sure when you serve them that your guest have never experienced these recipes before.

    Reply
  46. katie says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    if you don’t want the fats from frying, you can put them on a drying rack, then on a cookie try, and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350… SO good!

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  47. SMITH BITES says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:39 am

    imuh gonna back away nice and slow like, pretend i didn’t see this . . . and no one gets hurt . . . dang Kristen!!

    Reply
  48. chanel johnson says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:14 am

    I just made these, but with a few modifications to make them vegan and healthy. I substituted the eggs for 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed added to 6 tablespoons of boiling water. I baked them, instead of frying, at 350 degrees for 15 mins and then broiled them for 5. They certainly are delicious. Now all i need is a little vegan ranch dressing and they will be perfect.

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#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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