Fried Olives with Garlic Aioli

fried olives with a bowl of garlic aioli on a white plate

4.25 from 83 votes

Fried Olives with Garlic Aioli

A crispy treat with a briny, sweet surprise hidden inside- these fried olives are the perfect finger food for your next gathering. Pair them with a quick and easy garlic aioli for dipping to make an amazing flavor combination.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 428kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Fried Olives

1 5 1/2 oz jar of small pimento stuffed olives
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup flour
1 egg beaten
canola oil, for frying

For The Garlic Aioli

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 scant tbsp lemon juice
1 heaping tbsp minced garlic
salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

To Make The Aioli

Mix all the ingredients together. Chill before serving.
canola oil, for frying, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 scant tbsp lemon juice, 1 heaping tbsp minced garlic, salt & pepper, to taste

To Make The Fried Olives

Heat a couple of inches of canola oil in a dutch oven until it reaches 325-350 degrees on a thermometer.
Separate the flour and bread crumbs out onto flat plates. The egg into a small bowl.
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup flour, 1 egg beaten
Dredge the olives in the flour, and then into the beaten egg or buttermilk.
1 5 1/2 oz jar of small pimento stuffed olives
Roll them around in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
Working in batches, fry the olives in the hot oil, just until they are golden brown.
Remove the fried olives to a paper towel lined plate to absorb the excess oil.
Serve warm, with the aioli.

Notes

Always use pitted olives when frying.
While I recommend using canola oil for frying, peanut oil makes a perfect substitute.
You don't have to use a skillet and thermometer to measure your oil. You can use a deep fryer instead if that's more to your liking.
Give these a cheesy surprise by using cheese stuffed olives.

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