Air Fried Olives
Air Fried Olives are the perfect combination of salty and crunchy, with a hint of richness from the olive's natural oils. The air frying process creates a delightful outer coating that gives each olive a satisfying crunch while preserving their distinct briny taste.
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 (5½-ounce / 156-g) jar pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 bread crumbs
- 1 cup egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the dutch oven oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
- Take away the olives from the jar and dry thoroughly with papertowels
- In a small bowl, combine the flour with salt and pepper to taste.Place the bread crumbs in another small container. In a third smallbowl, beat the egg.
- Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Drench the olives in the flour, then the egg, and then the breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded olives in the dutch oven basket. It is okay tostack them. Spray the olives with cooking spray.
- Place the dutch oven basket onto the warming pan
- Slide into Rack Position 2.
- Select Air Fry and set the time to 6 minutes.
- Flip the olives and air fry for an additional 2 minutes, or until brown and crisp.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Not only are Air Fried Olives delicious, but they also make a great addition to any appetizer spread or charcuterie board. Their unique texture and flavors pair well with other Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like cheese, cured meats, and marinated vegetables. They also serve as a delightful accompaniment to cocktails and can be enjoyed on their own as a satisfying snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalProtein: 33.3gFat: 6.8g
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