ITALIAN FRIED OLIVES

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 9m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-ounce Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
20 pitted green olives, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Special equipment: a pastry bag, a plain tip with a 1/4-inch opening
  • In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, thyme, and lemon zest. Place the cheese mixture into the pastry bag. Pipe the cheese mixture into each olive.
  • Place the flour in a small bowl. Pour the beaten egg in another small bowl and the bread crumbs in a third small bowl. Dredge the olives in the flour. Using a slotted spoon, remove the olives and place in the bowl with the beaten egg. Coat the olives with the egg and transfer to the bowl of bread crumbs. Coat the olives with the bread crumbs.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about 1/3of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in a couple of minutes.) Fry the olives, in batches, for 30 to 45 seconds until golden brown. Drain the fried olives on paper towels. Cool for 5 minutes.

Alphonce Loyi
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I would definitely make these fried olives again.


Ken Howard
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These fried olives are a fun and easy way to dress up a simple appetizer.


Abhaya Bhim
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I've tried several different recipes for fried olives, but this one is by far the best.


Rianna
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These fried olives are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort.


Okongwu Chinenye
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I like to make these fried olives ahead of time and then reheat them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Usman Sufiyan
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These fried olives are a great appetizer or snack.


Julio Ever smart
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The breading on these fried olives is so light and crispy, and the olives are so juicy and flavorful.


Md Reja mia
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I highly recommend trying these fried olives. You won't be disappointed!


Gabriel M. Lamaswala
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These fried olives are perfect for parties or potlucks.


Brian Keefe
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I've made these fried olives several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


VISA NETWORK AIR TRAVELS
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These fried olives are a bit messy to eat, but they are totally worth it!


Ishal Afan
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I like to serve these fried olives with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, tzatziki sauce, or a simple olive oil and lemon juice mixture.


kyra
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These fried olives are a great way to use up leftover olives.


Roshan Kumara
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I love the combination of flavors in these fried olives. The salty olives, the crispy breading, and the tangy dipping sauce are all perfect together.


mohd israil
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These fried olives are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Adeleye Joel
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I made these fried olives for the first time last night and they turned out great! The breading was crispy and the olives were still juicy and flavorful.


Colin O'Brien
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My family loves these fried olives. They are always a favorite appetizer at our gatherings.


Niwagaba Abraham
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These fried olives were a huge hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.