California Avocado “Corndogs”

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Serves: 12

Ingredients
Instructions

6 ripe, Fresh California Avocados*, peeled and seeded 3 cups packaged cornbread mix, (1 lb.-1 ¼ oz.) 1 1/2 cups water, (12 oz.) 12 dried California chiles 6 limes, each cut into 4 wedges 3/4 cup all purpose flour, (3 oz.) Salt and pepper, to taste Canola oil, for frying 24 8-inch skewers As needed chili-lime seasoning California Avocado Ranch Dressing, for dipping (recipe follows) Fresh cilantro, for garnish California Avocado Ranch Dressing (Yield: 1-½ cups) 1/2 cup ripe, Fresh California Avocado, finely mashed 1 cup prepared ranch dressing

California Avocado Ranch Dressing:

Mix all ingredients together.

Corndogs:

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
In batches, grind the dried chiles with seeds in a spice grinder. Whisk into the cornbread mix. Set aside.
Cut each avocado into 4 wedges and season with salt and pepper. Carefully skewer each wedge. Dust the wedges with flour, shaking off excess. Place the skewers on a tray and freeze for 5-10 minutes.
Whisk the water into the cornbread-chile mix (consistency should be like pancake batter).
Dip frozen skewers in batter, allowing excess to drip off.
Fry skewers until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined tray. Serve 2 skewers on each plate with lime wedges and chili-lime seasoning, and 2 Tbps. California Avocado Ranch Dressing, if desired, for dipping. Garnish with cilantro.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger avocados, adjust the quantity accordingly.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you are setting out a spread of appetizers, add a beautiful avocado rose to elevate the appeal. Or if you are looking for more casual appetizers try these California Avocado snack recipes.