Zucchini Fries w/ Garlic Aioli

Zucchini Fries

3 small zucchini

2 T + 1 T Italian seasoning

1tsp  + ½ tsp garlic powder

Pinch ground red pepper

Salt and Pepper

2 eggs beaten

¼ c grated parmesan cheese

1 cup panko bread crumbs

Garlic Aioli

1/3 c mayonnaise

1 small garlic clove finely grated or minced

1 tsp lemon juice

¼ tsp salt

Preheat oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with foil. Slice ends off zucchini, then slice lengthwise. Cut each half in half widthwise, and each fourth into three triangle shaped fries. Should each be about 3” to 4” in length and ½” wide. Place fries in a small bowl or plastic bread bag, add 1T Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat. In a shallow bowl, beat egg with pinch of salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl combine panko, cheese, 2 T Italian seasoning, 1tsp garlic powder, pinch of ground red pepper, black pepper and salt and stir until evenly incorporated. Take 5 to 6 fries and coat in the egg, then carefully coat each in the bread crumb mixture, generously coating. Place green skin side down on the baking sheet. Once all fries are coated and on the pan, bake for 15 to 18 mins or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. While baking, prepare the aioli by combining the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice in a small bowl, letting flavors meld while the fries are baking. Allow fries to cool a couple minutes before serving with aioli. Not recommended for leftovers.

Recipe adapted from allrecipies.com