Fried Avocado Tacos (Tacos de aguacate rebosado)

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Fried Avocado Tacos (Tacos de aguacate rebosado)
45 min.
4
677kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your taco game with a deliciously unique twist? Fried Avocado Tacos, or Tacos de aguacate rebosado, are a delightful vegetarian dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family. Imagine biting into a crispy, golden-brown avocado wedge, perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This dish is not only dairy-free but also incredibly satisfying, making it a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or any gathering.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that showcases the creamy texture of ripe avocados. The combination of beer batter and frying gives these tacos a light and crispy exterior, while the avocado inside remains rich and buttery. Pair them with warm flour or corn tortillas, a zesty Lime-Chipotle Mayonnaise, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an explosion of flavor in every bite.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that serves four, making it an ideal option for a cozy family dinner or a fun taco night with friends. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Fried Avocado Tacos are sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • ounces beer 
  •  tofu pitted peeled quartered
  • cup flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • kitchen thermometer
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot or a wok until a deep-fat thermometer registers 360°F.
  2. Put the beer in a wide bowl and stir in the salt.
  3. Put the flour in another wide bowl.
  4. Cut each quarter of avocado into 3 long wedges and dunk the wedges first in the beer, then turn them gently in the flour to coat.
  5. Transfer about 6 avocado slices at a time to the oil and fry until a light-golden crust forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Fry more avocado slices in the same manner until all slices have been fried.
  7. Make tacos with 3 slices of avocado and the accompaniments.
  8. ACCOMPANIMENTS: Warm flour or corn tortillas, Lime-Chipotle Mayonnaise, chopped cilantro
  9. Reprinted with permission from Just Tacos by Shelley Wiseman, © 2011 Taunton Press

Nutrition Facts

Calories677kcal
Protein17.99%
Fat62.34%
Carbs19.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.63
Glycemic Load
18.74
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.810434784578%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:676.68kcal
33.83%
Fat:46.07g
70.88%
Saturated Fat:6.52g
40.75%
Carbohydrates:32.69g
10.9%
Net Carbohydrates:29.47g
10.72%
Sugar:0.98g
1.08%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:305.46mg
13.28%
Alcohol:2.21g
100%
Alcohol %:0.51%
100%
Protein:29.92g
59.84%
Vitamin K:60.23µg
57.36%
Calcium:378.39mg
37.84%
Iron:5.03mg
27.97%
Vitamin E:2.69mg
17.96%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.54%
Selenium:10.93µg
15.62%
Folate:60.59µg
15.15%
Fiber:3.22g
12.88%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.92%
Vitamin B3:2.14mg
10.68%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.91%
Phosphorus:41.69mg
4.17%
Magnesium:10.28mg
2.57%
Copper:0.05mg
2.4%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.99%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.6%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.5%
Potassium:48.81mg
1.39%
Source:Epicurious