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Crispy Fried Olives

Crispy Fried Olives prepared dish

Crispy fried olives are a delightful appetizer featuring plump olives coated in a seasoned batter and fried to golden perfection. These savory bites are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a snack.

This recipe is mediterranean style, snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include cornstarch, salt, water, black pepper.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 50 g cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 150 ml water
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 200 g green olives (pitted)
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 500 ml olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Dip each pitted olive into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
  5. Carefully place the battered olives into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Fry the olives for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove the fried olives from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve the crispy fried olives warm, optionally with a dipping sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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