Description
Crispy, golden-fried green olives paired with a rich and creamy garlic aioli make for a perfect appetizer! This irresistible snack is quick and easy to prepare, and it’s sure to impress at your next gathering
Ingredients
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1 cup green olives, drained
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the garlic aioli: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Prepare the breading station: In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
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Coat the olives: Dip each olive first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
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Fry the olives: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded olives in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Drain: Remove the olives from the pan and drain on paper towels.
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Serve: Serve the fried olives hot with the prepared garlic aioli dip.
Notes
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You can substitute the green olives with black olives if preferred.
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Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying, but not smoking, to get the perfect crispy texture.
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For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg