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Air Fried California Avocado Tacos

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Total Time: 40 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 380
Total Fat 20g
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 710mg
Total Carbs 41g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g
Potassium 452mg

Vitamin A 53 mcg; Vitamin C 47 mg; Calcium 57 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 68 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.08 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

These Crispy California Avocado Tacos provide the perfect combination of creamy and crunch from the air fried avocado with an easy twist on your weeknight dinner.

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Serves: 8

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2 underripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded, thick sliced 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/8 tsp. avocado oil 2 bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, sliced 1 red onion, skin and root removed, sliced 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 8 (6-in.) tortillas 1 cup vegan sour cream 1 batch homemade vegan walnut taco meat 1/2 tsp. fresh cilantro leaves, to taste 1/2 tsp. red onions, diced, to taste 1/2 tsp. scallions, diced, to taste 1/4 cup romaine lettuce, chopped, to taste 8 lime wedges
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.
  2. Place sliced avocados in a bowl with breadcrumbs and toss until evenly coated. Spray or coat the bottom of the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Place half of the avocados into basket and cook for 18 minutes flipping halfway through. Repeat for the second batch.
  3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté the bell peppers and onions with olive oil, salt and pepper until tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Before assembling tacos, sear/char each side of the tortilla over a gas stovetop flame for 15 seconds on each side (optional).
  5. To assemble tacos, place spread some sour cream on the tortillas in one even layer, followed by the walnut taco meat. Add sauteed bell peppers, onions and 2 or 3 crispy air fried California avocados per taco.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, red onions, scallions, romaine lettuce and a lime wedge each, all to taste.
  7. Enjoy immediately.

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy these tacos with some chips and California Avocado guacamole on the side.

Beverage Pairing: Pair with a light beer.

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*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?

You can’t always tell if an avocado is ripe just by its color.

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As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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