Fried Avocado Taco Recipe

Name: Fried Avocado Taco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil, for frying; 2 cups instant flour, such as Wondra; 1 cup beer; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 just-ripe avocados, sliced into wedges; Agave Crema, recipe follows; Eight 6-inch flour tortillas, lightly heated up on a griddle; Baja Slaw, recipe follows; Lime wedges, for serving; 1 cup shaved green cabbage; 1 cup shaved red cabbage; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 limes, juiced; 1 Fresno chile, julienned; 1 small mango, diced into 1/4-inch pieces; Salt and pepper; 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 1 tablespoon agave; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Oil, for frying
2 cups instant flour, such as Wondra
1 cup beer
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 just-ripe avocados, sliced into wedges
Agave Crema, recipe follows
Eight 6-inch flour tortillas, lightly heated up on a griddle
Baja Slaw, recipe follows
Lime wedges, for serving
1 cup shaved green cabbage
1 cup shaved red cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 limes, juiced
1 Fresno chile, julienned
1 small mango, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1 tablespoon agave
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat enough oil to come 3 inches up the sides of a Dutch oven until it reaches 375 degrees F.
2
To make the batter, in a large bowl whisk together flour, beer, 1/2 cup water, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper.
3
Season the avocado segments with salt and pepper.
4
Dunk each segment of avocado into the batter.
5
Let any excess batter drip off, and slip into the hot oil.
6
Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, until the outside is golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Drain on a paper-towel-lined sheet tray or a wire rack.
8
Place a layer of the Agave Crema on a warm tortilla, top with a couple of pieces of the fried avocado and a spoonful of the Baja Slaw.
9
Serve with couple of lime wedges and plenty of cold beers.
10
Mix the green cabbage, red cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, chiles, mangoes and some salt and pepper together in a bowl.
11
Let sit for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
12
Mix the crema, agave and cumin together in a bowl.
13
Season with some salt and pepper.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil, for frying, 2 cups instant flour, such as Wondra, 1 cup beer, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Fried Avocado Taco falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Avocado Taco

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