Baked Avocado 'Fries' with Sriracha Mayo made by Nik Sharma

<p>On <i>Play Me a Recipe, </i>your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. </p><p><a href="https://food52.com/recipes/87970-baked-avocado-fries"><strong>Recipe</strong></a><br />Serves 4<br /><i>For the sriracha mayo:</i></p><ul><li>3/4 cup (180 grams) mayonnaise</li><li>1 to 2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane zester</li><li>2 tablespoons sriracha</li><li>1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice</li><li>1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika</li></ul><p><i>For the baked avocado “fries”:</i></p><ul><li>1 large egg</li><li>1 cup (60 grams) panko bread crumbs</li><li>1/2 teaspoon garlic powder</li><li>1/2 teaspoon onion powder</li><li>1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika</li><li>1/2 teaspoon ground cumin</li><li>1/2 teaspoon ground coriander</li><li>1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed</li><li>1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil</li><li>4 small (or 2 large) ripe, firm California Avocados</li></ul><p><i>For the sriracha mayo:</i></p><ol><li>Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl and taste. If needed, season with salt or extra lemon juice. Note: This can be made 1 day ahead; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.</li></ol><p><i>For the baked avocado “fries”:</i></p><ol><li>Preheat the oven to 420°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</li><li>Place the egg in a medium mixing bowl and lightly whisk it until combined.</li><li>Place the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, and ½ teaspoon fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Dry whisk to thoroughly combine, then fold in the olive oil. The panko should absorb the olive oil and no longer be dry and white but turn translucent.</li><li>Work with one avocado at a time, to avoid browning of the cut fruit. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, then remove and discard the seed and peel the skin. Cut the avocado int