Zucchini Bacon Fritters With Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce

• 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 200u0b0F.
3. Heat 3 inches oil to 350u0b0F 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 350u0b0F between batches.
6. Serve fritters with basil mayo.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zucchini-bacon-fritters-with-basil-mayo-dipping-sauce-357981 (may not work)