Avocado Wings with Ranch Dip

For the ranch dressing

1. Combine all the ingredients (except the oil) in a deep container or large bowl.
2. Using a stick blender, blitz everything together while gradually adding the oil. Make sure to incorporate the oil slowly to prevent splitting. If the dressing is too thin, continue to blend in more oil until the desired consistency is reached. You are looking for a smooth mayonnaise-like texture.
3. Store in the fridge until required.

For the avo wings

1. Cut the peeled and de-seeded avocados into quarters. You should end up with 16 pieces. Pro tip: If you are not frying the wings straight away, dress the pieces of avocado with a little salt and lemon juice to prevent them from browning and store covered in the fridge.

For the batter

1. Combine all the ingredients and whisk thoroughly until smooth.
2. Heat the oil to approximately 190°c.

To fry

1. Set up a tray lined with kitchen towel to drain off excess oil when the wings are removed from the fryer.
2. Using tongs or a fork, gently drop the avocado pieces into the batter and ensure they are properly coated. It’s usually best to do this in batches of four.
3. Carefully lower the covered pieces into the oil one at a time.
4. Fry for 5 minutes on either side, and remove when golden and crispy to the prepared tray so the oil can drain off.
5. Repeat the above steps until all the wings are cooked.

To serve

1. Our favourite way of serving this dish is to stack up a heap of wings and drizzle them with the ranch dressing. For additional garnish, why not add Sriracha and chopped chives?