Air-Fryer Fried Avocado Tacos

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023
Tacos just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy tacos are for those who are huge fans of avocado. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded fresh kale or coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • TACOS:
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled and sliced
  • Cooking spray
  • 8 flour tortillas or corn tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • Crumbled queso fresco, optional

Directions

  1. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, garlic powder and chipotle pepper. Dip avocado slices in egg, then into cornmeal mixture, gently patting to help adhere.
  3. In batches, place avocado slices in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes longer. Serve avocado slices in tortillas with kale mix, tomato, additional minced cilantro and, if desired, queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 407 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein.