Filled with delightful combination of avocado, bacon and cheese, these little bites make for the perfect appetiser to serve to guests and keep them satisfied until the main course.
ABC bites
Ingredients
2 Large Potatoes
1 Avocado (finely chopped)
2 rashers Bacon (finely chopped)
1 Chicken breast
1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
1 cup Plain Flour
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Breadcrumbs (panko or plain)
1 cup Olive Oil (for shallow frying)
Salt and Pepper to season
Method
Peel and roughly chop potatoes to the same size for even cooking. Place into a saucepan and cover with cold water by a couple of inches and bring to the boil until the potato is very soft, then mash and season. Set aside and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the fridge
While you are waiting for the potatoes to cook, heat a frypan with a little oil and fry the chicken and bacon until brown and tender, season and taste as you go. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool
Combine the potato mash, avocado, chicken, bacon and cheese then mix it until it is combined
Place a little flour, egg, and breadcrumbs in separate small bowls. Scoop up one tablespoonful of the avocado mixture and roll into a 4cm balls, Roll the avocado bites in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in the egg and roll in the breadcrumbs to evenly coat. Place on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Repeat with remaining avocado mixture. Place avocado bites in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes
Add enough olive oil in a non-stick frying pan to reach a depth of 3cm. Heat the oil to 190°C over medium-high heat (when oil is ready a cube of bread will turn golden brown in 10 seconds). Add 4 avocado bites to the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate lined with paper towel
For Aioli
Ingredients
2/3 cup Store bought whole egg mayonnaise
1 large Clove garlic (minced)
3 tbsp. Sriracha sauce
Method
Combine all Sriracha aioli ingredients together and mix till all combined
Place your avocado bites on your favourite serving dish and serve with a generous amount of Sriracha aioli for dipping