ZUCCHINI BACON FRITTERS WITH BASIL-MAYO DIPPING SAUCE
Fried zucchini is a classic snack, but watch what happens when it's amped up with smoky bacon and spicy jalapeño. The fragrant, floral basil dipping sauce is a terrific complement to the tender, light zucchini bites, filling your mouth with the scent of summer. (Editors' note: This recipe is solely the creation of Andrea Albin and has not been formally tested by the test kitchen.)
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Blender Appetizer Cocktail Party Mayonnaise Basil Bacon Zucchini Summer Deep-Fry Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 40 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make basil mayo:
- Purée basil with mayonnaise, water, and lemon juice in a blender. Transfer to a small bowl and chill until ready to use.
- Make fritters:
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Heat 3 inches oil to 350°F in a deep 5-quart pot over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve fritters with basil mayo.
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Cassandra Scott
s@aol.comI'll have to remember this recipe for my next party.
Sky King
skyk@hotmail.comThese fritters look delicious! I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.
Dona Bou Nicolas
nicolasd@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Yujan Gharti Magar
yujan-g@gmail.comI'm going to try making these fritters with different vegetables, like sweet potato or carrot.
Nam Nai
nam-n45@aol.comThese fritters are perfect for a party or potluck.
Parvez Bappy
pb@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved these fritters!
Ronald Sarkodie
sarkodieronald64@gmail.comI've made these fritters several times and they're always a hit!
Maida Memon
m_maida58@hotmail.frThese fritters are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Wilma Taters
wilma-t@gmail.comI'm allergic to bacon, so I used turkey bacon instead. The fritters were still delicious!
Nynyet Ynyet
n-ynyet@gmail.comThese fritters are a great way to use up leftover bacon.
Somrat goni
somrat24@gmail.comI love the basil mayo dipping sauce! It really complements the flavors of the fritters.
Sbuyesihle Ndaba
ndaba_s28@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fritters were really dense and heavy.
Gulam Baba
g.baba95@yahoo.comThese fritters are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.
IAMGAMER2. 0 SAVAGE-KING
s-i68@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and my fritters turned out perfectly! They're so light and fluffy.
Professorsahab07 Gaming
gprofessorsahab0762@yahoo.comThese fritters were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Lisakhanya Dodo
dodo-lisakhanya@hotmail.frI made these fritters for my family and they loved them! They're so crispy and flavorful.
Mohsin Rao
r84@hotmail.comThese fritters are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a great appetizer or side dish.
Melsi Cela
celamelsi@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these fritters were delicious! The bacon and cheese really balance out the flavor of the zucchini.
Aarush Pare
a.p@aol.comThese zucchini bacon fritters were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.