Description
A delicious and crispy snack of fried olives served with a creamy garlic aioli, perfect for a keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying (such as avocado or olive oil)
- For the Garlic Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by draining the olives and patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the egg until well mixed.
- Dip each olive into the egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll it in the almond flour mixture until fully coated. Repeat for all olives.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add the coated olives to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For the garlic aioli, mix together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the fried olives warm with the garlic aioli on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in some grated Parmesan cheese into the almond flour coating.
- Experiment with different spices such as cayenne pepper or Italian seasoning for a unique twist on the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg