To unwind on a brisk Friday evening, there’s nothing better than sipping a gin cocktail and nibbling on a bowl full of salty bite-sized treats. We love all kinds of marinated olives, from Spanish to Greek to Italian. While we seek olives on a tapas menu and could eat a whole bowl in one sitting, many are turned off by the pungent taste and slippery texture. To transform the briny orbs, we decided to fry them and serve them with a creamy aioli.
PrintFried Green Olives
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
Crispy fried green olives served with a tangy homemade aioli, perfect for pairing with your favorite cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted green olives, drained and patted dry
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Set up your dredging station: Place the flour on a plate, the beaten egg in a shallow bowl, and the breadcrumbs on another plate.
- Lightly coat each olive in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally roll in breadcrumbs, ensuring all sides are covered.
- Heat the canola oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the breaded olives in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Remove the olives with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For the aioli, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens and emulsifies.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Serve the fried olives warm with the tangy aioli on the side.
Notes
Ensure the olives are well-drained and patted dry before breading to help the coating adhere better. The aioli can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Serve the olives immediately for the best texture. If you prefer a spicier aioli, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50
