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Salsa-Stuffed Fried Avocado

Prep time
15 minutes PT15M
Cook time
5 minutes PT5M
Yield
2–4 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Salsa-stuffed Fried Avocado Nugget Markets signature recipes

Deep-fried avocado adds a crispy and creamy decadence to this zesty south-of-the-border snack. 

Ingredients

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, small diced
  • ½ jalapeño, seeded and small diced
  • ½ yellow onion, small diced
  • 3 sprigs cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ small green cabbage, shredded
  • ¼ small red cabbage, shredded
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed
  • 3 cups canola oil
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make pico de gallo, then set aside to chill in fridge.

Whisk together olive oil and vinegar, the toss with shredded cabbages.

Combine mayonnaise and chipotle puree to create chipotle aioli.

Heat oil in medium pot to 350°F.

Peel, seed, and halve avocado. Dust avocado halves in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs. Deep-fry until golden brown.

Place dressed cabbage onto plate, then top with warm avocado halves. Fill avocados with pico de gallo and drizzle with chioptle aioli.