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Air Fryer Fried Olives Recipe

4.5 from 81 reviews

Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Olives make a perfect snack or appetizer. These green olives are coated in a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, then air fried to golden perfection for a crunchy bite without the mess of deep frying.

Ingredients

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Olives

  • 6 ounces green olives, drained

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the olives: Drain the olives well and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, which helps the coating stick better.
  2. Mix the flour coating: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, onion powder, and garlic powder, stirring thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.
  3. Whisk the eggs: Crack the eggs into a second shallow dish and whisk them smoothly until the yolks and whites are fully blended.
  4. Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a third shallow dish, mix together the Panko bread crumbs, Italian style bread crumbs, and salt ensuring an even seasoning.
  5. Coat the olives: One by one, dip each olive first into the seasoned flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure each olive is thoroughly coated at every step.
  6. Preheat and grease the air fryer basket: Lightly spritz the bottom of your air fryer basket with oil spray to prevent sticking and promote crispiness.
  7. Arrange and oil the olives: Place the coated olives in a single, even layer inside the basket. Spray the olives liberally with oil spray to help them crisp up during cooking.
  8. Air fry the olives: Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 6 minutes, gently shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispness.

Notes

  • Ensure olives are well dried before coating to maximize crispiness.
  • You can use either pitted or non-pitted olives, but pitted are safer and easier to eat.
  • For even crunchier results, add a bit of Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture if desired.
  • Serve immediately after air frying for best texture.

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