Italian Fried Olives Recipe

Name: Italian Fried Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 20 pitted medium to large green olives, rinsed and thoroughly dried; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs; Vegetable oil, for frying; A pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round plain tip

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
20 pitted medium to large green olives, rinsed and thoroughly dried
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
A pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round plain tip

1
In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, thyme, and lemon zest.
2
Spoon into the pastry bag.
3
Pipe the cheese mixture into each olive.
4
Put the flour into a small bowl.
5
Lightly beat the egg in another small bowl and put the bread crumbs in a third small bowl.
6
Working in batches, dredge the olives in the flour.
7
Using a slotted spoon, remove the olives and place in the bowl with the beaten egg.
8
Coat the olives with the egg and then transfer to the bowl of bread crumbs.
9
Coat the olives with the bread crumbs.
10
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way.
11
Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350F.
12
(If you dont have a thermometer, toss in a cube of bread; it will brown in about 3 minutes and, when it does, the oil is ready.)
13
Fry the olives, in batches, for 30 to 45 seconds, until golden brown.
14
Drain the fried olives on paper towels.
15
Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature, 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon), and more.

Yes, Italian Fried Olives falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Fried Olives

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