Fried Olives

October 3, 2024 /Posted byjordan tarantino / 3544 / 0

A simple and easy appetizer to serve up this holiday season! These fried olives will wow your guests and make your hosting job simpler.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 15

1/2 whole Green Olives, (jar of green olives stuffed with red pepper, I used Zoë Olive Oil)
1/2 whole Green Olives, (jar of green olives stuffed with garlic, I used Zoë Olive Oil)
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 Tbsp Salt and Pepper
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 whole Egg, whisked
2 cups Canola Oil

In a pot over the stove, heat up your oil using a thermometer to guide you if needed
Dump your olives onto paper towels to absorb some liquid and pat them dry
Season your panko with salt, pepper and italian seasoning, set aside
Roll your olives in flour first, then eggs and then your panko mixture, set aside the olives on a dish
Prepare a baking tray and a wire wrack for your frying station near the stove top
Once the oil is hot enough, dump your olive into the oil and fry until golden brown
Remove from oil and allow them to rest
Serve them warm alone or with dips and enjoy