Fried Olives with Garlic Aioli

Fried Olives with Garlic Aioli

from recipesfiber.com
Appetizer
45 min
4 servings

Crunchy, golden-fried olives paired with a creamy, zesty garlic aioli, perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a fun appetizer at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupgreen olives, drained
  • ½ cupall-purpose flour
  • 2 largeeggs, beaten
  • 1 cupbreadcrumbs
  • ½ cupmayonnaise
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Set aside in the fridge.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium heat. You need enough oil to fully submerge the olives.

  3. 3

    Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Coat each olive in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Once the oil is hot, fry the olives in small batches for about 3–4 minutes or until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

  6. 6

    Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve warm with garlic aioli.