Bacon and California Avocado Fries
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil for frying
1 5oz bag Texas Toast Garlic and Butter Croutons
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 firm-ripe California avocados, sliced into thin wedges
Directions:
1. Pour 1 1/2 inch of oil into a deep frying pan or dutch oven. Heat to a consistent 350°F.
2. While oil is preheating, place Garlic and Butter Croutons in a food processor and pulse 3-4 times, until croutons are coarse crumbs. Pour into a shallow bowl and add bacon crumbles. Combine.
3. Place flour and salt in a separate shallow bowl and stir together.
4. Place beaten eggs in a 3rd shallow bowl.
5. Line up ingredients in this order: Sliced California avocados, salt/flour mixture, eggs, crouton/bacon mixture. Dip avocado first in the flour and shake off excess, next in the eggs and finally in the crouton/bacon mixture. Carefully place in preheated oil and fry for 30-60 seconds, or until avocado fries are golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6. Sprinkle with additional salt or dip in ranch dressing when serving.