Crispy Avocado Taco Recipe

Name: Crispy Avocado Taco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Corn Salsa; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 cups fresh corn kernels; sea salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 1 canned chipotle chili, seeded, if desired and minced; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Tacos; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup quinoa; 1/3 cup poppy seed; 1/3 cup sesame seeds; all-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 -2 avocado, ripe firm fresh seeded, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices (see note in description); salt, to taste; vegetable oil, for frying; 8 (4 inch) corn tortillas, warmed; 4 leaves romaine lettuce, torn in half; 1 cup corn salsa (recipe below); 8 sprigs cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

Corn Salsa
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh corn kernels
sea salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 canned chipotle chili, seeded, if desired and minced
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Tacos
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup quinoa
1/3 cup poppy seed
1/3 cup sesame seeds
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 -2 avocado, ripe firm fresh seeded, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices (see note in description)
salt, to taste
vegetable oil, for frying
8 (4 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
4 leaves romaine lettuce, torn in half
1 cup corn salsa (recipe below)
8 sprigs cilantro, for garnish

1
To make corn salsa: Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute corn with salt and pepper, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
2
Add remaining ingredients (including the 2 remaining tablespoons olive oil) and let sit 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
3
To make tacos: Combine flour, 1/3 cup water, cumin, salt and pepper to make a batter.
4
In a separate bowl, combine quinoa, poppy seeds and sesame seeds.
5
Place flour for dusting into a third bowl.
6
Season avocado liberally with salt.
7
To coat avocado, dust wedges with flour, shaking off all excess. Dip floured wedges into batter to coat lightly and then roll each wedge in the seed mixture, pressing gently to form a complete crust.
8
Heat 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375u00b0 in a small pot. In batches, fry the coated avocado wedges in the hot oil until seeds are golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes, and then transfer to a rack to drain.
9
To assemble the tacos, place a piece of lettuce in the center of each warm tortilla and top with a crispy avocado wedge, a generous spoonful of Corn Salsa and a cilantro sprig. Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Corn Salsa, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 2 cups fresh corn kernels, sea salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Crispy Avocado Taco falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crispy Avocado Taco

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