Crispy Fried Olives

Ingredients

• 1 jar stuffed olives (any type)
• 3/4 cup plain flour (for batter )
• sprinkle salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk flour with the salt and water until a batter forms. It should be thick. You can add more water or more flour as needed to change the batter’s consistency.

2. 2

   Stick a toothpick into an olive and dip and roll the olive in the cornstarch, then the batter, and then the breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Add oil to a pan and heat until adding a droplet of water makes a dramatic sizzle.

4. 4

   Using tongs, gently add the battered olives to the oil, one at a time, and fry for a few minutes until golden brown, flipping if needed. Remove from oil and allow to cool before serving!