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Fried Avocados

Forget fried green tomatoes. This is a tempting new twist on a Southern favorite. Nobody can ever say these fried avocados are the pits.
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Course Hot Appetizer, Vegetable Appetizers
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 2197.04 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 4 avocados, chilled and cut into wedges
  • 6 floz chilled light beer
  • 3/4 cup(s) cake flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 cup(s) Vegetable oil for deep drying

Instructions

 

  • Whisk beer and flour until smooth.
  • Stir in salt.
  • Add cayenne pepper and granulated garlic to season, if desired.
  • Let batter sit for at least 10 minutes before frying.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan heat 2 inches oil to 375 degrees.
  • Working in batches of 3 or 4 pieces, dredge avocado wedges in batter to coat completely, letting excess drip off, and fry, turning, until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to brown paper with tongs to drain and season with salt.
  • Ready in 40 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 2197.04kcalCarbohydrates: 110.5gProtein: 20.18gFat: 192.84gSaturated Fat: 19.66gSodium: 2722.63mgFiber: 37gSugar: 1.64g

Keyword Vegetables
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