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Fried Olives

Crispy Fried Olives Stuffed with Garlic and Cheese Delight

Delightful crispy fried olives stuffed with garlic and cheese, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 olives
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 jar Jumbo Green Olives Pitted
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 oz Shredded Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with pecorino
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste
Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Or gluten-free panko
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Optional
Frying
  • 2 cups Oil for Deep Frying Vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Deep Fryer
  • Bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and ensure the jumbo green olives are pitted.
  2. In a food processor, blend cream cheese, shredded Parmesan, and crushed garlic until smooth.
  3. Transfer the cheese mixture into a pastry bag and fill each olive.
  4. Refrigerate filled olives for 15 minutes.
  5. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
  6. Coat each olive in flour, dip in eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs, then refrigerate for another 15 minutes.
  7. Heat oil in a fryer to 350°F and fry olives in small batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Drain olives on paper towels and serve hot with marinara or garlic aioli.
  9. For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 350°F, arrange olives, and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 3olivesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy these crispy bites as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings or cozy nights in.

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