Avocado is such a versatile fruit. It can be spread on a piece of toast, sliced in a salad, or enjoyed on its own. You can even make avocados into savory chips without the use of unhealthy oil. Here we walk you through two different ways to make this healthy and delectable snack.
How To Make Avocado Chips
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the avocado until it is smooth. Then, add parmesan, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Next, line a baking sheet with wax paper and place teaspoon-sized scoops of the avocado mixture on the baking sheet. Be sure to leave three inches between each scoop.
- Flatten each scoop with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are crisp and golden brown.
- Let cool and serve.
Vegan Alternative
Crunchy Avocado Fries
Ingredients
- 1 large and firm avocado (a ripe avocado will be too soft)
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of plant milk
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and mix well until combined.
- Then, in two separate bowls place milk and breadcrumbs.
- Cut the avocado in half, discarding the pit and skin. Next, cut each half into 6 slices.
- Coat each slice in the flour mixture, then milk, and last breadcrumbs.
- Place the avocado fries on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Serve with any dipping sauce you desire, but they are best paired with salsa, ranch sauce, yogurt sauce, aioli or mayonnaise.
- Avocado fries stay fresh in your fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container.
Health Benefits of Avocado
Avocados are packed with essential nutrients and healthy fats. Specifically, they are a great source of vitamin K, C, E folate, and potassium. In addition, they are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid which has been associated with reduced inflammation and has positive effects on genes linked to cancer. Also, eating avocados can even help to lower your cholesterol.