Hearty and satiating, they can be used as a base for chicharrones con huevos or topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, black beans, Oaxacan cheese, juicy skirt steak and a fried egg for a loaded nacho-style steak and eggs. Easily rendered gluten-free and inherently keto-friendly, these Avocado Chicharrones have great potential, from breakfast menus to late-night shareables.

INGREDIENTS

• 60 each Avo-Chicharrones, see subrecipe
• 60 each -color Cherry Tomatoes, roasted
• 1.5 cups Black Beans, warmed
• 6 tbsp Oaxacan Cheese, diced
• 6 tbsp Grilled Skirt Steak, ¼” slices
• 18 each Avo-Crema, see subrecipe
• 2 tbsp Spiked Avocado Hot Sauce, see subrecipe
• 2 tbsp Chives, minced
• 6 each Fried Egg

Avo-Chicharrones

• 60 each Avocados From Mexico, ¼” Slices
• 6 cups flour
• .5 cups Milk
• 6 each Eggs, whisked
• 6 cups Chicharrones, Crushed
• 6 tbsp kosher salt

Avo-Crema

• 1 tbsp Lime Juice, Fresh
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, Fresh
• 1 tbsp Cilantro, Rough Chopped
• .25 tsp Salt, Kosher
• .25 tsp Garlic Powder
• .5 cup Avocados from Mexico, stage 4, Pureed
• .25 tsp Onion Powder

Spiked Avocado Hot Sauce

• .25 cup Avocados from Mexico, stage 4, Pureed
• .25 cup Chili Lime Sauce, Prepared
• 3 tbsp Avocados from Mexico, stage 4, Pureed Chili Lime Sauce, Prepared Tequila, Reosada

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Avo-Chicharrones

1. Pre-heat fryer to 350°F.
2. Take each avocado slice and fill the center hole with extra avocado pieces (from the ends).
3. Dredge each avocado slice in flour.
4. Dip each avocado slice in egg mixture.
5. Press each avocado slice into crushed chicharrones.
6. Fry each avocado slice until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
7. Immediately salt avocado slices.

Prepare Avo-Crema

1. Place all ingredients in a food process and blend until smooth.
2. Reserve covered and in a refrigerator until ready to use.

Prepare hot sauce

1. Whisk all ingredients together until thoroughly combined

Prepare final dish

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. To prepare one portion, plate 10 freshly fried Avo-Chicharrones slices and top with roasted cherry tomatoes, black beans, Oaxacan cheese and bake until cheese has melted. 3-5 minutes
3. Top with remaining ingredients and serve.

RECIPE NOTES

Courtesy of Avocados From Mexico