Name: Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes about 40 fritters
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 jalapeño, 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

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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.)

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