Crispy Stuffed Olives
Ingredients
- 24 -30 large green olives pitted
- 50 g feta crumbled
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- ¼ orange zest
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 egg beaten
- 80 g breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp parmesan grated
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley - optional
- salt and pepper
Method
- Stuff each olive with feta.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, orange zest, garlic powder and chilli flakes.
- In a second bowl, beat the eggs, and in a third bowl prepare the breadcrumb, parmesan and parsley.
- Roll the olives in flour mixture, then in egg and finally in breadcrumbs mixture, to coat all over. Set aside.
- Heat a deep-fat fryer to 180ËšC.
- Fry the coated olives for 20 -30 seconds in small batches, until golden brown, remove and drain on a paper towel. Repeat until all the olives all fried. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve within 30 minutes.
