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Deep-fried avocado

Deep-fried avocado is an avocado that has been cooked in hot oil until it becomes crispy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside.

When you heat up oil in a pan or deep fryer, it creates a very hot environment where food can cook really quickly. When you put an avocado in the hot oil, the heat causes the water inside the avocado to cook and turn into steam. This steam creates little bubbles that make the avocado crispy on the outside.

But because the avocado itself is so soft and creamy, the inside stays nice and mushy, creating a super tasty combination of textures.

Some people like to dip deep-fried avocado in sauces like ranch or chipotle mayo to add even more flavor. And because avocado is already pretty healthy, even when it’s deep-fried, it’s not quite as bad for you as some other fried foods. Plus, it’s super delicious!