Fried Olives with Garlic Aioli Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious appetizer or snack of Fried Olives with a flavorful Garlic Aioli. Crispy on the outside, tangy on the inside, these olives are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For The Fried Olives
- 1 5 1/2 oz jar of small pimento stuffed olives
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- Canola oil, for frying
For The Garlic Aioli
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 scant tbsp lemon juice
- 1 heaping tbsp minced garlic
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- To Make The Aioli – Mix all the aioli ingredients together and chill before serving.
- To Make The Fried Olives – Heat canola oil, dredge olives in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fry until golden brown. Serve with aioli.
Notes
- Always use pitted olives for frying.
- Peanut oil can be used as a substitute for canola oil.
- Deep fryer can be used instead of a skillet for frying.
- Try using cheese-stuffed olives for a cheesy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 451mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 117mg
