Description
Creamy avocado bacon bites combine rich flavors in a perfect appetizer that promises indulgence. Crispy bacon wraps smooth avocado for a quick, irresistible snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large avocados, cut into small cubes
- 1 pound bacon, cooked until crisp
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded pepper jack cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pickled jalapenos, chopped
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup (30 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Coating and Frying Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (200 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden. Transfer to paper towels and allow to cool completely, then crumble into small pieces.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety smooth. Incorporate remaining cheeses, crispy bacon fragments, diced onions, minced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and select seasonings. Gently fold diced avocados into mixture last to prevent mashing.
- Seal bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate approximately 1 hour until mixture firms and flavors meld.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: first with flour, second with whisked buttermilk and egg blend, third with breadcrumbs.
- Using a spoon, portion filling and roll into uniform spherical shapes. Carefully coat each ball sequentially through flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb stations.
- Arrange coated balls on parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 60 minutes to stabilize structure and enhance coating adherence.
- Heat cooking oil to precisely 350°F in deep fryer or heavy pot. Fry balls in small batches, rotating periodically, until exterior achieves rich amber-brown coloration, approximately 2 minutes.
- Extract bites using slotted spoon, drain excess oil on absorbent paper towels. Serve immediately while temperature remains hot and crispy.
Notes
- Select thick-cut bacon for maximum crunch and flavor intensity.
- Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending.
- Seed jalapeños to control heat level for varying spice preferences.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushy texture in filling.
- Pat avocado pieces dry before folding to prevent excess moisture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispy exterior coating.
- Keep oil temperature consistent for even golden-brown frying.
- Serve immediately after frying to maintain crispiness and optimal temperature.
- Can substitute turkey bacon for lighter version.
- Replace bacon with smoked paprika or sun-dried tomatoes for depth.
- Use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg