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.