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