Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce
Crispy, savory fritters made with fresh zucchini, bacon, and jalapeño, served with a creamy basil-mayo dipping sauce. These golden-brown bites make a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- •1 cup basil
- •1 cup mayonnaise
- •2 tablespoons water
- •1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- •6 cups vegetable oil
- •1½ cups all-purpose flour
- •½ teaspoon baking powder
- •⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- •3 medium zucchini
- •½ whole jalapeño
- •2 tablespoons chives
- •1 large egg
- •¾ cup whole milk
- •6 slices bacon
- •1 piece deep-fat thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Purée basil with mayonnaise, water, and lemon juice in a blender. Transfer to a small bowl and chill until ready to use.
5 min
- 2.
Preheat oven to 200°F.
5 min
- 3.
Heat 3 inches oil to 350°F in a deep 5-quart pot over medium-high heat.
10 min
- 4.
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir together zucchini, jalapeño, 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.
10 min
- 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 350°F between batches.
25 min
- 6.
Serve fritters with basil mayo.
2 min
