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Fried Olives

Source of Recipe

From "Saveur: The New Classics"


Recipe Introduction

"Briny olives take on a whole dimension when fried in a crisp bread crumb crust. They're a perfect cocktail party snack."

List of Ingredients

◦  Olive oil, for frying
◦  1 egg, beaten
◦  ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
◦  1 cup pitted green olives, drained


Recipe

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a 2-quart saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350° F.

Meanwhile, place the beaten egg and the bread crumbs in separate bowls. Coat olives in egg, then roll in bread crumbs until fully coated.

Fry one-quarter of the olives until golden, about 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels and repeat with the remaining olives. Serve warm.


Serves 2