Description
Indulge your taste buds with these crispy deep fried olives, featuring a golden-brown shell that encases a tender, flavorful olive. Perfect for any occasion, these delights are sure to impress your guests and add a touch of Mediterranean flair to your gatherings. Serve them warm with marinara or aioli and watch as they disappear in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 cup pitted black olives
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup olive oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Roll each olive in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the coated olives in small batches for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm alongside marinara sauce or aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 olives (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg