Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
- 12 pitted Castelvetrano olives
- slivers of garlic or fresh mozzarella , for stuffing
- 1 egg, beaten
- breadcrumbs, seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
- olive oil
Pat the olives dry with a paper towel.
Stuff each olive with a sliver of garlic or cheese.
Coat the stuffed olives with the beaten egg.
Roll each olive in the breadcrumb mix until coated.
Add about an inch of olive oil to a small skillet and heat the oil to 350°F.
Add the breaded olives to the hot oil and fry for 60-90 seconds until the outside is golden brown.
Remove the olives from the oil and drain briefly on a paper towel before serving.