Description
Crispy fried olives with a golden breadcrumb coating and a juicy, briny center, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green olives, pitted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 cups olive oil for frying
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with minced garlic in a third bowl.
- Line a plate with paper towels for draining.
- Roll each olive in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs evenly.
- Fry the olives in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat olives dry before coating for better adhesion.
- Use fine breadcrumbs for a smoother crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fried olives, crispy olives, appetizer, Mediterranean snack, easy fried snack