Avocado toast has become a staple on breakfast and brunch menus, beloved for its creamy texture and healthy fats. But if you’re looking to give this trendy classic a heartier upgrade, adding fried turkey takes it to a whole new level. Fried Turkey and Avocado Toast combines the buttery richness of ripe avocado with the crispy, savory bite of golden-fried turkey, creating a dish that’s filling, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to pull together.
This dish is ideal for using up leftover turkey from a holiday feast or turning everyday turkey cutlets into something special. By lightly breading and pan-frying thin turkey slices until they’re crisp on the outside and tender inside, you get the satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the softness of the avocado. It’s a delicious marriage of textures that makes every bite interesting.
Start with a good slice of bread – sourdough, multigrain, or rustic country loaf all work well. Toast it to your liking, then layer it with smashed avocado seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. From there, top it with warm slices of fried turkey. You can keep it simple or get creative with add-ons like a fried egg, pickled onions, microgreens, or even a drizzle of hot honey or sriracha for extra kick.
Whether you’re enjoying it for brunch, lunch, or even a quick dinner, Fried Turkey and Avocado Toast hits the spot. It offers a good balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, making it both energizing and satisfying. It’s also highly adaptable – you can use chicken instead of turkey, or try different herbs and spices in the breading to match your mood.
This dish feels gourmet without requiring a lot of effort. It’s proof that comfort food can still be stylish and nutritious. If you’re tired of plain avocado toast or looking for a creative way to use turkey, this twist is worth trying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast sliced
- 1 avocado ripe, mashed
- 4 slices bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season turkey slices with salt and pepper.
- Cook turkey slices in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Toast the bread slices.
- Spread mashed avocado evenly on each slice of toast.
- Top each toast with a fried turkey slice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Not sure how I feel about fried turkey. Isn’t turkey supposed to be roasted? This seems wrong to me.
Fried turkey is actually super popular! It’s crispy and delicious. Give it a try before you judge! 😋
The instructions are confusing! You forgot to say when to add the salt!
I think they assumed you’d know when to add the salt. Just sprinkle it over the turkey before cooking! Works for me!
I agree, it’s not clear when to add salt. But you can do it anytime, right? Just not after it’s all done!
Had this for dinner and it filled me up. Just okay for my taste tho.
Sounds great but I think the turkey might be too dry without any sauce. Maybe add some mayo or something next time?
I don’t eat turkey, can I use chicken instead? Would it still taste good?
I used butter instead of olive oil, and it still tasted great!
Could you substitute chicken for the turkey? I’m really bad at cooking turkey and it scares me! But I want to try this!
Not a fan of turkey, used chicken instead. It was okay, I guess.
Chicken is good too! I love avocado on toast, so I bet it still tasted yummy! 😊
This is a game changer! Loved the combo of turkey and avocado. Will definitely make again!
This was DELISH! Gonna add some hot sauce next time.
Really? Fried turkey on toast? Sounds weird, but I guess it’s worth a try.
I accidently used peanut butter instead of avocado. Still tasted alright, but that’s not this recipe! 😂
Super easy to make! My kids loved it. Avocado toast is fun and healthy, yay!
This sounds delicious! My kids also love avocado toast. Definitely trying this!
Not sure about turkey on toast… isn’t avocado toast supposed to be simple? I guess if your kids liked it, that’s cool.
Yummy yogurt with this too!
That sounds interesting! Yogurt must give it a nice creamy touch. Gonna try that! 👍
Yogurt? Really? I don’t think that goes well with turkey. Sounds weird!
So easy! But I think my bread got too toasted. Oops!
What kind of bread should I use? Whole wheat or sourdough? 🤔
Too many steps! I thought it was just slicing turkey and toasting bread. Why so complicatd?
OMG this is my new favorite recipe! Avocado and turkey? Yessss.
This is an amazing recipe! The turkey is so juicy and the avocado adds such a nice creaminess. Definitely making this again!
Not a fan. The turkey was too dry for me. Could use more seasoning.
Huh, I thought it was juicy! But maybe you used different turkey? Mine was fine, try adding some garlic or something next time!
I totally get that! I’ve had turkey that was so dry it felt like I was eating cardboard. A little more seasoning could make a world of difference!
This turned out so delicious! Perfect for brunch. Will definitely make again!
I’m so glad you liked it! It’s become a staple in my brunch menu too. 🍽️
Really? I found the turkey a bit dry. Maybe it needed more oil or something?
Bread + avocado = love 💚
Absolutely! Avocado is the best on bread! Can’t wait to try this with turkey! 😍
I tried this for brunch and it was delish! My kids loved it too 😍.
Looked good but my turkey was so dry… what did I do wrong? 🤔
This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it! 🥑🐦
Meh, this feels kinda basic. Why not add some spices or something? 🤷♂️
I totally agree! A bit of garlic powder or paprika would make this dish pop. 🌶️
Too many calories for breakfast! But turkey was juicy. Hmm…