Description
Delight your guests with these crispy Fried Olives served with a zesty Garlic Aioli dip. Perfect for parties or as a unique appetizer!
Ingredients
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Fried Olives:
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Garlic Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Aioli: Whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Coat Olives: Dredge olives in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry Olives: Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove olives, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with chilled aioli.
Notes
- You can use a mix of green and black olives for variety.
- For extra flavor, try stuffing olives with cheese before breading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 8 olives with 1 tablespoon aioli
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
