Zucchini Frites with Lemon Basil Mayonnaise

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

zucchini batons, approx. 2 1/2 inches long and 1/4 to 3/8 inch square, you want to use firm and relatively seed free zucchini

1 cup

all purpose flour

2 1/2 tbsp

fresh basil, minced

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

paprika

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1 cup

milk, maybe more

1/2 cup

mayonnaise

2 tsp

lemon juice

1 tsp

lemon zest

peanut oil for frying

kosher salt and fresh ground pepper