FRIED OLIVES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Vegetable oil, for frying

 For the Garlic Aioli:

½ cup mayonnaise

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

 Instructions:

Prepare Aioli:

In a small bowl, mix mayo, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

Bread the Olives:

Pat olives dry. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Fry:

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry olives in batches until golden brown (1–2 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

Serve:

Plate with a side of garlic aioli for dipping.

 Prep Time:

10 minutes

 Cook Time:

10 minutes

 Total Time:

20 minutes

 Servings:

4 servings

 Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 250

Fat: 18g

Carbohydrates: 14g

Protein: 4g

Sodium: 610mg

Fiber: 1g

 Chef Notes:

Try stuffing olives with cheese or almonds before breading for extra flavor.

Best served immediately for ultimate crispness.

You can make the aioli a day ahead — it gets even better!”