Crispy 'Feta' Stuffed Air Fryer Olives

These crispy air-fried stuffed olives are tiny bites of magic. Each one is golden, crunchy, and packed with a savoury feta stuffing. The air fryer makes them perfectly crisp without the hassle of deep frying. They're delicious, addictive little snacks. Honestly, it’s hard to stop at one. Serve them warm, and watch them disappear.
Ingredients
- 1.411 oz firm tofu
- 1/2 Tbsp refined coconut oil
- 1 1/2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp agave syrup
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 4 spritz of cooking oil spray
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Add all the 'feta' ingredients to a small food processor and blend until smooth.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag, or to a ziplock bag, then snip a small corner off and pipe a bit into each olive.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 4
Prepare three small bowls. In the first bowl, mix together the dry coating ingredients.
- 5
In the second bowl, whisk together the wet batter ingredients.
- 6
In the third bowl, combine the breading ingredients.
- 7
Dip each stuffed olive into the dry coating, making sure it’s evenly covered. Then, dip the olive into the wet batter, letting any excess drip off.
- 8
Finally, roll the olive in the breading mixture until fully coated.
- 9
Place the olives in the air fryer basket and spritz with cooking oil.
- 10
Air fry for 12 minutes, or until golden, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 11
Serve warm as-is or with a dipping sauce of your choice.
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