Avocado Fries with Sriracha Dip
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 18 minutes • Serves: 8
Avocado Fries
1cup panko breadcrumbs
1teaspoon onion powder
1/2teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
4 firm ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and each cut into 6 wedges
Sriracha Dip
1/4cup Sriracha chili sauce (use 2 tablespoons for less heat)
1tablespoon Dijon mustard
1.Prepare Avocado Fries: Preheat oven to 425°. Spray large rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In pie plate or wide, shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, onion powder and salt. In second pie plate or wide, shallow bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.
2.Dip avocados in egg whites, allowing excess to drip off, then press lightly into breadcrumb mixture so crumbs adhere; transfer to prepared pan. Spray avocado fries with cooking spray. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
3.Meanwhile, prepare Sriracha Dip: In small bowl, stir mayonnaise, Sriracha and mustard until well combined. Makes about 3/4 cup. Serve fries hot with dip.
Approximate nutritional values per serving:
243 Calories, 24g Fat (11g Saturated), 5mg Cholesterol,
460mg Sodium, 18g Carbohydrates, 5g Fiber, 3g Protein
Cooking Clues
Sprinkle hot fries with additional salt to taste.
Try these additional seasoned breadcrumb mixtures: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt or 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt
Dietitian’s tip:
> In the sriracha dip, try substituting the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lower fat option.
