Fried Olives Garlic Aioli (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Fried Olives

01 - 5 1/2 oz jar of small pimento stuffed olives
02 - 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
03 - 1/2 cup flour
04 - 1 egg, beaten
05 - Canola oil, for frying

→ Garlic Aioli

06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1 scant tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Drain the olives and pat them dry. Coat each olive in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko bread crumbs. Repeat with all olives.
02 - Heat canola oil in a pan and fry the olives until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
03 - Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
04 - Serve the fried olives with garlic aioli for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese to the panko bread crumbs.
02 - Experiment with different types of olives for variety.

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