Fried Olives Recipe

Prepare the olives

Drain the olives and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Set up the breading station

In three separate bowls, place the flour in the first, whisk the eggs in the second, and combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in the third.

Bread the olives

Coat each olive in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

Heat the oil

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.

Fry the olives

Add the breaded olives to the hot oil in batches, frying them until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Drain and serve

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried olives to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.