Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basil; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3 medium zucchini, chopped; 1/2 fresh jalapeno, stemmed and minced (including seeds); 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup whole milk; 6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, finely chopped; A deep-fat thermometer

Servings: persons

1 cup basil
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 medium zucchini, chopped
1/2 fresh jalapeno, stemmed and minced (including seeds)
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup whole milk
6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, finely chopped
A deep-fat thermometer

1
Puree basil with mayonnaise, water, and lemon juice in a blender. Transfer to a small bowl and chill until ready to use.
2
Preheat oven to 200u00b0F.
3
Heat 3 inches oil to 350u00b0F in a deep 5-quart pot over medium-high heat.
4
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir together zucchini, jalapeno, chives, and a pinch of salt in another bowl. Add egg, milk, and bacon to zucchini mixture and toss to coat zucchini. Stir in flour mixture until incorporated.
5
Fry small spoonfuls of batter in batches of about 10, turning occasionally, until golden-brown all over, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 350u00b0F between batches.
6
Serve fritters with basil mayo.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basil, 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce

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