Pour 1 1/2 inch of oil into a deep frying pan or dutch oven. Heat to a consistent 350°F.

While oil is preheating, place Garlic and Butter Croutons in a food processor and pulse 3-4 times, until croutons are coarse crumbs. Pour into a shallow bowl and add bacon crumbles. Combine.

Place flour and salt in a separate shallow bowl and stir together.

Place beaten eggs in a 3rd shallow bowl.

Line up ingredients in this order: Sliced California avocados, salt/flour mixture, eggs, crouton/bacon mixture. Dip avocado first in the flour and shake off excess, next in the eggs and finally in the crouton/bacon mixture. Carefully place in preheated oil and fry for 30-60 seconds, or until avocado fries are golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with additional salt or dip in ranch dressing when serving.