Avocado Fries

I'm always looking for interesting air fryer recipes and this was in my local Sunday newspaper a few weeks ago.  I've had avocado fries many times but never made them myself.  It's not as difficult as I expected; the hardest part for me was cutting the avocado into the 8 wedges as the recipe requested.  Some of my pieces broke or I couldn't get a big wedge.  I breaded them all up anyway and it was still good.  I kind of liked the smaller pieces; with more crispy breading!
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This breading is basic; I'd add a bit more seasoning to the batter next time.  The dipping sauce has a great tang and spicy kick; I'd use that as a dipping sauce for other items as it was a step up from my usual sriracha ketchup that I'd default to.

Avocado Fries

1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup panko
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, each cut into 8 wedges

1/4 cup no salt added ketchup
2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

cooking spray

1. Preheat air fryer to 400 F.

2. Stir together flour and pepper in a shallow dish.  Put panko in a third shallow dish. Put panko in a thrid shallow dish.  Dredge avocado wedges in the flour, shaking off excess.  Dip in egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.  Dredge in panko, pressing to adhere.  Coat well with cooking spray.

3. Transfer avocados to fryer basket. Cook, turning over halfway through, until golden, 7-8 minutes. Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with salt.

4. Meanwhile, whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar and sriracha in a small bowl. Serve with avocado fries.