Country Fried B.L.T. with Fresh Herb Aioli

Country Fried B.L.T. with Fresh Herb Aioli

by Nino Lopez 2 years ago
4.8 (4)
15 minutes
355.4 kcal
24.5 g carbs
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Description

Bacon is considered by many (myself included) to be the ice cream of meats. Breading and frying it in oil takes it to a completely new level. I serve these on slider buns as appetizers for parties.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (1 pound) package bacon strips, halved
  • 16 small sandwich rolls
  • 4 tomatoes, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ head lettuce, chopped
Directions
  1. 1. Make the aioli by stirring the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and dill together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3. Stir the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Whisk the heavy cream and beaten eggs together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4. Dip each piece of bacon into the egg mixture and then into the flour mixture. Repeat the process a second time to assure each piece is heavily coated.
  5. 5. Fry the bacon in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  6. 6. Spread a generous amount of the aioli onto each roll. Add a slice of tomato to each and season with salt and pepper. Finish the sandwiches with a portion of the lettuce and a few slices of bacon.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 16 sandwiches
calories: 355.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 24.5 g
protein: 8.4 g
saturated fat: 5.9 g
cholesterol: 49.1 mg
sodium: 399 mg
fiber: 1.8 g
sugar: 1.7 g