Fried Feta Stuffed Olives

Oh, these little babies right here… they really do something to me! Once upon a time, we visited our favorite dinner spot on “Italian Night” and these were our appetizer choice. I absolutely loved them. They came with a marinara sauce for dipping, which was pleasant but honestly not necessary. The batter is satisfyingly crunchy, the olive is tender—soft but not too soft—and the feta warms and melts just enough when you bite into it.

Ingredients:

About 20 olives (stuffed with feta)

Coating:

Bowl 1:

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 tsp slap ya mama seasoning

Bowl 2:

1/2 cup flour

Bowl 3:

1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp slap ya mama seasoning

Directions:

Dry olives off with a paper towel

Place about 2-3 inches of oil in a frying pan

If using a frying pan, flip the olives as needed. If using a fryer or deep fryer, follow its directions for how much oil to use.

Heat the oil to 350°F. Working with a few olives at a time, roll them in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Carefully place them in the hot oil and fry until just golden. Repeat until done.