Baked Vegan Avocado Fries Recipe
Jul 09, 2019 • Updated Apr 21, 2025
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These vegan avocado fries have a crunchy, flavour packed coating and a creamy, center – no frying needed! They’re completely vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, making them the perfect snack. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
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Why You’ll Love These Avocado Fries
I wasn’t always team avocado fries, but that changed when I tried them at a retreat and instantly knew I had to recreate them at home. There’s something about that creamy center wrapped in a crisp, flavourful crust that reminded me of my french fries and mozzarella stick days – just without the dairy. But here’s the thing: deep frying avocados feels a little counterintuitive if you’re aiming to keep those healthy fats, well, healthy.
This baked take on crispy avocado fries is completely vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, making it as inclusive as it is delicious. Instead of a traditional egg-based coating, tahini steps in as the perfect plant-based “glue,” bringing just the right amount of richness while locking in all the seasoning. The batter and crumb procedure is the same one I use to make my tempeh tenders, if you want to check that how-to before you start!
No frying means no messy oil cleanup, and honestly, it makes this recipe so much easier (because deep-frying at home can be a little intimidating, right?). These crispy baked avocado fries are proof that you don’t need oil to make something seriously crave-worthy. These are extra delicious with tofu sticks or tofu meatballs!
Ingredient Notes
Here are a few notes on the key ingredients for these vegan avocado fries! Jump to the recipe card for the complete recipe and exact measurements.
- Avocado: The star! Creamy, rich, and perfect for crisping up in the oven or air fryer, bringing that dreamy contrast of crunchy and buttery.
- Powdered garlic: Adds a mellow, savoury depth that enhances every bite, but if you’re out, a little minced fresh garlic works too (just go easy to avoid overpowering the coating).
- Tahini: Acts as the glue for the breadcrumbs while adding a subtle nuttiness. Swap in unsweetened plant based yogurt or a flax egg if needed.
- Gluten-free bread crumbs: The crispy coating that gives these fries their addictive crunch. Any breadcrumb variety works, but I love using chickpea-based ones for extra protein and texture.
- Onion powder: Brings a touch of sweetness and umami warmth. If needed, a dash of finely minced onion or extra garlic powder can fill in.
- Cajun seasoning (or seasoning mix of choice): A little kick of spice and bold flavour, though you can customize it with your go-to blend or even chili powder or cayenne pepper for a spicier twist.
How to Make Vegan Avocado Fries: Oven Method
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 F while you prep your ingredients.
Step 2: Prepare your batter by mixing 1/2 tsp powdered garlic, tahini, water, and seasoning of choice. Mix until a smooth batter forms, adding additional water as needed.
Step 3: In another small bowl, mix together remaining 1/2 tsp powdered garlic, onion powder, cajun seasoning, (or seasoning of choice) and salt.
Step 4: Coat avocado slices in tahini mix, then coat in breadcrumb and seasoning mixture.
Step 5: Bake in your preheated oven on your nonstick prepared baking sheet (or baking sheet/sheet pan lined with parchment paper) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Step 6: Serve this finger food with hummus, salsa, or dip of choice!
Air Fryer Method
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 375 F.
Step 2: Prepare the batter and coating as instructed in the recipe.
Step 3: Place the avocado slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
Step 4: Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Step 5: Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauces!
Secrets to Success
- Some great seasoning mixes: Italian seasoning, pizza seasoning, poultry seasoning, taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning.
- If you’d like to bake these with a little drizzle of olive oil or avocado oil feel free to, but if you’d like to keep them oil free, I recommend a good nonstick baking sheet, or parchment paper.
- Make sure you season both the “batter” and the “crumb” topping, in order to pack in the flavour.
- I used gluten-free bread crumbs, (actually, I used this chickpea-based crumb), but if you aren’t allergic, feel free to use regular bread crumbs, you lucky duck!
- Opt for ripe avocados that are firm but not too soft. Overripe avocados can be too mushy and may not hold their shape during coating and baking.
Serving Tips
- These avocado fries make a great side dish to your tacos, are delicious IN your tacos or taquitos, or your salads for a little unexpected crunch. They are also so yummy with any of your favorite sauces or dips like vegan ranch, goes with everything green sauce, chipotle mayo, or even with a drizzle of hot sauce. They go with just about anything – you tell me how you end up serving them!
- You can play around with the flavours to make endless versions. Feel free to use this as your base recipe.
Storage Tips
While these avocado fries are best enjoyed fresh and crispy, if you have leftover avocado fries, allow them to cool completely before storing. Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Recipe FAQs
If you’re not gluten-free, you can use regular breadcrumbs or panko for extra crunch. I like using chickpea-based breadcrumbs for added protein and texture, but any variety will work.
This usually happens if the batter is too thin, the avocado is too wet, or the fries weren’t pressed into the breadcrumbs enough. Make sure your tahini mixture is thick enough to coat the avocado, pat the slices dry before dipping, and gently press the breadcrumbs onto each slice to help them stick.
They won’t be as crispy as they are fresh but you can reheat them in the oven at 350 F for 5-7 minutes or air fry at 375 F for 3-5 minutes. I don’t recommend microwaving, as it will make them soft. If reheating from the fridge, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before baking for crispier results.
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Baked Vegan Avocado Fries Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 tsp powdered garlic
- 2 tbsp tahini + 2 tbsp water more as needed
- 1/2 cup gluten-free bread crumbs I used this chickpea based breadcrumb
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning or seasoning mix of choice*
- 1-2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F while you prep your ingredients.
- Prepare your batter by mixing 1/2 tsp powdered garlic, tahini, water, and seasoning of choice. Mix until a smooth batter forms, adding additional water as needed.
- In another bowl, mix together remaining 1/2 tsp powdered garlic, onion powder, cajun seasoning or seasoning of choice and salt.
- Coat avocado slices in tahini mix, then coat in breadcrumb + seasoning mixture.
- Bake on a nonstick baking sheet or parchment paper for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve with hummus, salsa, dip of choice!
Notes
- Some great seasoning mixes: Italian seasoning, pizza seasoning, poultry seasoning, taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning.
- If you’d like to bake these with a little drizzle of olive oil or avocado oil feel free to, but if you’d like to keep them oil free, I recommend a good nonstick baking sheet, or parchment paper.
- Make sure you season both the “batter” and the “crumb” topping, in order to pack in the flavour.
- I used gluten-free bread crumbs, (actually, I used this chickpea-based crumb), but if you aren’t allergic, feel free to use regular bread crumbs, you lucky duck!
- Opt for ripe avocados that are firm but not too soft. Overripe avocados can be too mushy and may not hold their shape during coating and baking.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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