Crispy Fried Olives (Easy & Unique Appetizer)

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Drain the pitted olives thoroughly and remove as much excess moisture as possible. Dry olives will hold the coating much better.
2. Prepare three separate bowls: one with flour mixed with paprika and onion powder, one with flour and milk, and one with cornmeal and breadcrumbs.
3. Coat each olive first in the seasoned flour, then in the flour and milk mixture, and finally in the cornmeal and breadcrumb mixture. Make sure every olive is completely coated.
4. Heat the frying oil in a pan. Carefully add the coated olives and fry until the outside is crisp and evenly golden brown.
5. Remove the crispy olives from the hot oil and allow the excess oil to drain before serving.
6. Mix ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce to make a quick creamy dipping sauce. Serve the fried olives warm with the sauce on the side.