Air Fryer Stuffed Avocado

This easy Air Fryer stuffed avocado recipe is perfect for days when you’re looking for a quick, easy and healthy breakfast. 

Take those ripe avocados to the next level by stuffing them with a delicious, customizable filling and air fry them until they’re nice and crispy. These stuffed avocados can be amazing when served as a snack or a side dish too!

I have to admit- avocados are my absolute favorite, and I love trying new recipes featuring them. 

Want a healthy snack? You’ve got to try my everything bagel avocado fries. Looking for a salad dressing? Check out my avocado lime ranch dressing. 

And of course, I’m still an avocado toast with egg for breakfast kinda girl! But sometimes, if I’m feeling fancy, I’ll even take it a step further and make some air fried elote avocado toast. 

This time, however, I really wanted to go low-carb, and try something that didn’t need me to use bread. And that’s when I thought of this recipe. 

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Perfect anytime: Whether you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or a fancy-looking side dish for a brunch or party you’re hosting, these stuffed avocados are beyond perfect. 
• Texture bomb: Air frying the avocado boats gets them to have that nice crispiness, which complements the texture of the ingredients beautifully. 
• Versatile and unique: It’s an incredibly creative new way to enjoy avocados. You can combine them with lots of different fillings and toppings and come up with something new and yummy, every single time. 
• Super easy: Air frying is incredibly easy, and this recipe is perfect for someone looking for a quick and easy fix for breakfast or a snack. 

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Stuffed Avocado

• Avocados: Choose fresh, ripe and unblemished avocados. They’re the star of the show, so make sure you pick ones that are perfect! 
• Fillings: Get creative and try different filling ingredients like veggies, grains, beans or cooked meats like chicken, ground beef and shrimp. 
• Cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella and feta cheese are perfect to top over the filling. You can also use a mix of two or more cheeses of your choice if you want to. 
• Seasonings: Choose from simple seasonings like salt, black pepper, garlic powder and lemon juice to add to the natural flavors of the stuffed avocados. I love using my homemade fiesta rub for this one! 
• Toppings: Experiment with different toppings you have at hand. Sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, salsa and chopped cilantro are all excellent choices. 
• Cooking spray: You’ll need just a little bit to grease the avocados and ensure they don’t stick to the Air Fryer basket. Plus, it helps crisp them up too!

Variations & Substitutions

• Fill the avocados with a mix of black beans, diced tomatoes, corn and some taco seasoning, and top them with shredded cheese before you air fry them to make amazing Mexican style stuffed avocados. 
• Want a bit of a Mediterranean twist? Stuff the avocados with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers, cooked quinoa, Kalamata olives and feta cheese before you air fry them. 
• If you’re making stuffed avocados for breakfast, fill them with scrambled eggs, chopped bacon bits and lots of cream cheese. 
• If you’re making these for a party, try making shrimp and cream cheese stuffed avocados by filling them with a mix of cooked shrimp, garlic powder, chives and some cream cheese. 
• You can also make vegan stuffed avocado by tossing cooked mashed chickpeas with some chopped veggies, herbs and spices, and using the mixture as a filling for the avocados. 

How to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Avocado

Scoop scoop: Start by cutting your avocados in half and removing their pits. Now, use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh, but not entirely. 

Season time: Season the avocado halves with some salt, pepper and other seasonings of your choice. 

Prepare filling: Prepare your chosen filling in a bowl. This can be anything you prefer.

Assemble: Stuff the avocado boats with the filling, pressing it gently to pack it in. 

Air fry time: Spray the avocado boats with cooking spray and transfer them to the Air Fryer basket, filling side up. Air Fry for 5-8 minutes or until the filling is warmed up and the avocado flesh has a bit of crispness. 

Top and serve: Top the avocados with sour cream, salsa or any other toppings of your choice and serve immediately. 

Tips & Tricks to Make Stuffed Avocado in the Air Fryer

• Avocados are the key ingredient for this recipe, so make sure you pick ones that are ripe and firm, but not too mushy. 
• Remember to preheat your Air Fryer before you add in the avocados. This helps them get that crispy exterior you’re looking for. 
• Scoop the avocados just enough to create a well for the filling. If you scoop out too much of the flesh, the fruit will collapse when you start to fill it up. Also remember not to add too much of the filling, or it will turn the fruit mushy. 
• For extra flavor, season the avocado wells with some salt and pepper before you start filling them up. 
• These air fried stuffed avocados are best made and served fresh, so make sure you serve them immediately after they’re done cooking. 

Storage Instructions

Refrigeration: If you have some leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 2 days. I wouldn’t recommend storing them beyond that point, as the filling and the avocado boats can start to get spoilt. 

Reheating: Use the microwave or your Air Fryer to reheat the leftovers until they’re nice and warm. 

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

Enjoy these air fried stuffed avocados as a side dish with your Tex-Mex mains like Mexican chicken casserole or a weight watcher’s chicken burrito bowl. 

Make it a part of your low carb meal by teaming it up with some air fried chicken tenders or chicken caprese foil packets. 

You can also serve these as a snack with a dipping sauce on the side. My Mc Donald’s buffalo sauce and copycat Zaxby’s ranch sauce are my personal favorites. 

FAQs

My avocados are turning brown. What should I do? To keep the avocados from browning, brush some lemon or lime juice on the exposed areas. 

Are these Air Fryer stuffed avocados healthy? They can be! Fill them up with a healthy protein and veggies, and air fry them with minimal oil, and they can actually be a healthy snack or breakfast option, packed with fiber, vitamins and good fats. 

How long will they take to cook through? Cooking times can vary depending on the size of the avocados and the kind of Air Fryer you’re using, but it should take anywhere between 5-8 minutes for these stuffed avocados to cook through. 

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