Olive Fritte (Fried Olives With Cheese And Herbs)

Name: Olive Fritte (Fried Olives With Cheese And Herbs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces large ripe green olives, drained and rinsed; 7 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese, room temperature; 2 ounces goat cheese, room temperature; 1 garlic clove, mashed into a paste; 1 tablespoon lemon thyme, chopped FINE; 1/2 small lemon, zest of; 1 cup flour, to dredge; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup breadcrumbs, to dredge; vegetable oil or canola oil, enough to fry

Servings: persons

1
Into a small bowl add ricotta, goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon thyme and garlic. Mix well to combine.
2
Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag (or zip lock bag if you do no have a pastry bag).
3
Using a small long fine tip pipe the cheese mixture into the olive cavity. Continue until all olives are filled.
4
Place your oil into a large dutch oven (frying machine or like) and heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees.
5
While the oil is heating, prepare your dredging station.
6
Place the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs into 3 SEPARATE small bowls.
7
Place the stuffed olives into the flour and coat well.
8
Using a large slotted spoon transfer olives to egg mixture.
9
Coat well and then transfer to the breadcrumbs and coat well.
10
Continue until all olives have been breaded.
11
When the oil is hot, place a spoonful of breaded olives into the oil and cook until golden (this will go VERY quickly less than 30 seconds so remain close).
12
When golden, transfer olives to a plate lined with paper towels.
13
Continue until all olives are cooked.

424

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 6 ounces large ripe green olives, drained and rinsed, 7 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese, room temperature, 2 ounces goat cheese, room temperature, 1 garlic clove, mashed into a paste, and more.

Yes, Olive Fritte (Fried Olives With Cheese And Herbs) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!