Beer-battered Fried Avocado Wedges

Ingredients

 * 3 cups lager beer or ale
 * 3 cups flour
 * 2 tbsp paprika
 * 6 garlic, large cloves chopped finely
 * 3 pounds California avocados
 * vegetable oil - as needed for deep frying
 * salt - as needed
 * 3 cups salsa of choice

Directions

 * 1) To make beer batter, whisk together beer, flour, paprika and garlic until well blended.
 * 2) Let stand at least 2 hours.

Per order

 * 1) Peel and cut half an avocado into 6 wedges.
 * 2) Dredge each wedge in reserved beer batter.
 * 3) Deep fry in 375°F oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
 * 4) Drain well; season with salt.
 * 5) Serve with ¼ cup salsa.