Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce
Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Purée basil with mayonnaise, water, and lemon juice in a blender.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPurée basil with mayonnaise, water, and lemon juice in a blender.
Transfer to a small bowl and chill until ready to use.
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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.