country fried b.l.t. with fresh herb aioli

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 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
• 1/2 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
• 1/2 head lettuce, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• make the aioli by stirring the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and dill together in a bowl. refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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.
• fry the bacon in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. set aside a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• spread a generous amount of the aioli 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.