Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Fried Olives are a delightful appetizer or snack. These olives are coated in a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, then air fried to golden perfection, delivering a crunchy texture without the need for deep-frying. Perfect for a quick bite or party platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Olives
- 6 ounces green olives (pitted and drained)
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs
Breadcrumb Coating
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional
- Oil spray (for greasing and spritzing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Olives: Drain the green olives thoroughly and pat them dry using paper towels to remove any excess moisture, which helps the coating adhere better.
- Make the Flour Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, onion powder, and garlic powder, stirring well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Whisk Eggs: In a second shallow dish, crack the eggs and whisk them until the yolks and whites are fully blended and smooth.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mix: In a third shallow dish, mix together the Panko bread crumbs, Italian-style bread crumbs, and salt to create your seasoning-packed coating.
- Coat the Olives: Dip each olive first into the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated; then dip into the whisked eggs, and finally roll it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat carefully for all olives.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Lightly spray the bottom of your air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking. Lay out the breaded olives in a single, even layer without crowding. Then, spritz the tops of the olives liberally with oil spray to promote crisping.
- Air Fry: Set the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and cook the olives for 6 minutes. Shake the basket gently halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Once golden and crispy, remove the olives carefully and serve immediately as a warm, flavorful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Use pitted green olives for easier eating and coating.
- Patting olives dry is essential to achieve crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Oil spray is key to getting the best golden crust in the air fryer without deep frying.
- Shaking the basket halfway helps cook the olives evenly on all sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Green Olives, Crispy Fried Olives, Air Fried Appetizer, Healthy Fried Snack, Breaded Olives
