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How to Make Fried Olives - A Step-by-Step Guide

Olives are a classic ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, and while they are commonly enjoyed on their own or as an accompaniment to cheese and charcuterie, they can also be transformed into a delicious and unexpected appetizer: fried olives.

This simple yet impressive dish takes the briny, slightly tangy flavor of olives and elevates it to new heights with a crispy, golden-brown coating. The process of frying olives creates a textural contrast between the crunchy exterior and the jui...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups California walnuts
  • 1 ½ cups fresh, unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pound pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ quarts canola oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 72 olives

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Combine walnuts and bread crumbs in a food processor; process until finely ground but mixture is still light and airy. Spread into a shallow pan and set aside.
  • Beat eggs and water together in a shallow bowl. Spread flour on a shallow plate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dip olives, a few at a time, into the beaten eggs. Roll in flour, then dip again into the beaten eggs. Let excess egg drip off the olives, then roll in the walnut mixture. Transfer to the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the olives are coated with the walnut mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before frying.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lower 12 olives into the oil and fry until coating is golden, about 45 seconds. Drain briefly on paper towels. Repeat with remaining olives. Serve warm.

    • Nutrition

    51 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 21mg

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