Crispy Avocado Tacos

Ok folks, here’s your latest taco-night obsession! Panko-crusted avocado slices baked or air-fried until crispy, topped with fresh pineapple salsa and creamy chipotle adobo sauce. The avocado stays creamy inside but the outside gets golden and crunchy. The pineapple salsa adds sweetness and fresnhess, and the adobo sauce brings some awesome smoky flavors. These work for vegetarian taco night without relying on fake meat or tofu, and they are usually a huge hit with meat-eaters too.

The avocado is substantial enough to feel like a proper taco filling, and the breading gives it texture that holds up against the salsa and sauce. Air frying makes the avocado crispier and cooks faster than baking, but either method works.

The key is getting the coating on properly: flour first to help the egg stick, then egg, then panko seasoned with salt and pepper.

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How to Make Crispy Avocado Tacos

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Make the Salsa

Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl. You can finely chop everything by hand or pulse in a food processor until roughly chopped.

Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the tacos.

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Prepare the Avocado

Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Place each half skin-side down and cut into 4 equal slices. Gently peel the skin off each slice.

Preheat the oven to 450°F or an air fryer to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Bread the Avocado

Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked egg, and one with panko mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Dip each avocado slice first in flour, coating both sides, then in egg, then in panko, pressing gently so the crumbs stick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

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Cook the Avocado

For oven: Bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and crispy.

For air fryer: Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

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Make the Adobo Sauce

While the avocados cook, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and adobo sauce in a small bowl.
Assemble

Spoon pineapple salsa onto each tortilla. Top with 2 pieces of crispy avocado. Drizzle with adobo sauce. Serve immediately.

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Recipe Notes

Use a ripe but firm avocado. Too soft and it will fall apart during breading. Too hard and it won’t be creamy inside.

The breading station order matters: flour helps the egg stick, egg helps the panko stick. Don’t skip the flour step.

Press the panko onto the avocado gently so it adheres well. This prevents the coating from falling off during cooking.

Air frying makes the avocado crispier than baking and cooks faster. If you have an air fryer, use it.

If baking, make sure the oven is fully preheated to 450°F before the avocado goes in.

Fresh pineapple is best for the salsa, but canned crushed pineapple works in a pinch. Drain it well before using.

The salsa can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge.

Adobo sauce is the liquid from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo. One can lasts forever in the fridge and adds smoky heat to all kinds of dishes.

If you can’t find adobo sauce, mix a tiny bit of chipotle hot sauce with a pinch of smoked paprika.

These tacos are best eaten immediately while the avocado is still crispy. The coating softens quickly once it hits the salsa.

Use soft flour tortillas or switch to hard taco shells if you prefer crunch throughout.

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Pork Adobado Tacos with Charred Pineapple

Spicy Cod Tacos with Avocado Crema

Cucumber and Corn Grilled Steak Tacos

Slow Cooked Pulled Beef Tacos

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