Zucchini Bacon Fritters with Avocado Mayo – Recipe

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon and fry until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Keep the bacon grease in the pan, as will be used later.

Add the zucchini to the colander. Sprinkle with the salt, and toss together. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes, 30 minutes for maximum effect.

Use a cotton towel, squeeze out all the juices. Pull the sides up and twist together over the sink, squeezing, until most of the juices are extracted from the towel.

Add the zucchini, cooked bacon, and the rest of the fritter ingredients (except the oil) to a medium-sized bowl. Mix together until well combined.

Use the bacon grease, and heat over medium heat. To make portions, use a 1/3 measuring cup (approximately 80 ml), to scoop the zucchini mixture and form fritters. Add olive oil as required to keep the pan greased.

Reduce temperature to medium-low, and place the fritters into the pan. Gently press the surfaces with a spatula to make them crispier, and easier to flip. Fry the fritters for about 5-6 minutes per side, until they become golden brown. Flip carefully to avoid breaking. Check them from time to time, but don’t flip, just have a look. While the fritters cook, prepare the eggs.