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Fried olives in a basket with one sliced in half displaying the stuffed olive instead of the fried breading.
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5 from 3 votes

Crispy Fried Olives

A must-make for your next holiday party — and they’re surprisingly easy! Salty, savory, and the perfect crunch, you’re going to be obsessed!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Cooling Time2 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Appetizer or Snack, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

  • 1 jar stuffed olives any type
  • ¾ cup plain flour for batter
  • sprinkle salt
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk flour with the salt and water until a batter forms. It should be thick. You can add more water or more flour as needed to change the batter’s consistency.
  • Stick a toothpick into an olive and dip and roll the olive in the cornstarch, then the batter, and then the breadcrumbs.
  • Add oil to a pan and heat until adding a droplet of water makes a dramatic sizzle.
  • Using tongs, gently add the battered olives to the oil, one at a time, and fry for a few minutes until golden brown, flipping if needed. Remove from oil and allow to cool before serving!

Notes

  • Gluten-Free? No worries! Substitute with a gluten-free version of flour and breadcrumbs.
  • Don't Like Olives? Swap for pickles, stuffed mushrooms, or brussels sprouts instead! For a spicy alternative, use small hot peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1282mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg