There’s a place, here in Utah, called Gardner Village. It’s where women go, with their girlfriends, to escape poopie diapers, dishes, and laundry. It’s the cutest place, with little gift shops, a restaurant, bakery, candy store, and ducks…I love the ducks walking around! My best girl, Paula and I, can be found there…oh, every few months, munching on a bit of heaven…namely, Fried Avocados. It’s served as an appetizer and we each get our OWN plate. No sharing avocados. It’s like sharing expensive chocolate, shampoo, and husbands. Just doesn’t happen. Anyway, these fried avocados make all of our troubles go away. All the sudden, our kids are cute again, our husbands are the “best ever,” and we’ve never felt as pretty. Magical.
Fried Avocado with Salsa Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- Avocado
- Bread crumbs or Panko
- Eggs
- Salsa
- Ranch Dressing
- Canola oil
Instructions
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Heat a large pot (or dutch oven, or deep fryer), ½ way filled with oil (or more), until it reaches 350 degrees. Try to maintain the temperature the entire time, by using a thermometer.
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Slice up your avocados.
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Dip them in a bowl of whipped eggs, then into a bowl of bread crumbs.
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Set aside, until oil is hot.
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Using a slotted spoon, lower the coated avocado into the hot oil, and let fry until the bread crumbs turn golden.
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Remove and set on paper towels, to absorb excess oil.
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To make the dip, mix roughly 3 parts ranch dressing to 1 part salsa.
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Rebecca says
Ha, ha Mariel! Your post gave me a good chuckle to start the day off. You have such a good sense of humor! Now, if I could just get my kids and husband to eat avocados, I’d be a happy woman. Or not, because that means I’d have to share. I just made your avocado, tomato, feta dip for a meeting this week. It was a huge hit! Keep the yummy recipes coming!
The Double Dipped Life says
I have somehow missed this at Gardner Village! It looks really, really good though!
ramsam says
Oh man, those look so dang good! Thanks for the tip! My boys love avocados, and football, so I will have to give this a try!
Alabama Apples says
Oh my goodness these look delicious!!! I also have to add that I know how you feel! I need my make me beautiful, life is good therapy, too. Definitely something I need to try…
Jessica says
Those look so freakin good! Great pictures!
KT says
Never had them, but now I want to. Thanks
The FOUR M's... says
Oh, for delish. I neeeeeed some of these right now. (First of all to escape the poopie diapers… good times… and…. yeah. Just the poopie diapers.) ;o)
I had to laugh because I mis-read that one part and thought you’d said ‘eating your kids’ instead of ‘beating’… I was thinking that would be some SERIOUS hunger going on! Can’t wait to try these!!
Kate says
mouth.is.watering
Mariel says
Oh, I’m not above “eating my kids”. I have to hold myself back from taking a huge bite out of their little cheeks.
Asis Family says
I love these! I had them over the summer and they are fabulous! Also try fried zucchini; just as delicious!
jennaseverythingblog says
I just found you through TastyKitchen, and all I can say is YUM! I love avocadoes, and these look perfect. I can totally see how this little dish would restore all good feelings and happiness to your life. =)
Mariel says
Jenna ~ Come back any time! If fact, send me some links to your favorite posts…let’s get you guest posting!
Bruces says
You mentioning my name in your very famous(and oh so awesome blog) makes up for you making them without me. LOVE THEM!! Good work!
Brooke Douglass says
OMG we are having a couple over tonight and I am sooo maing these!!! yumm yummm ! I am your newest follower come check out my blog!!! brooke
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Beth @ Free Stylin' says
Oh my gosh! I LOVE avacados – this is going to be my new favorite thing to make! I am so excited!! Thank you for the recipe!!
Heather @French Press says
Oh My Goodness! Amazing
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I absolutely love avocados but have never had them fried!! I am definitely trying this out for sure!!!! Thank you so much for sharing on Trick or Treat Tuesday!!!
heidi says
wow. i will never forget these. avocado and ranch are my two favorite things. 🙂
Bethany says
Wow! Fried avocado sounds awesome, I have never had it before! Next time they go on sale, I will be trying this, thanks!
Mariel says
You’ll love it! It’s always a hit over here. Thanks for stopping by, Bethany!
Chris says
I have never heard of fried avocado before, but as soon as i saw this recipe it caught my eye and im looking forward to getting in the kitchen tomorrow and experimenting with this great idea : )
Many Thanks
Christopher
Mariel says
My family is always requesting this! My only reservation in making it is that we can’t stop eating them and avocado is so expensive here! But, it’s super good. Hope you love it. 🙂