Fried Olives

Directions

1. 1
   Heat canola oil to 350 degrees F. (Drop a very small piece of bread crumb into the oil if it starts to sizzle the oil is hot enough.)
2. 2
   Drain the olives.
3. 3
   Mix flour, garlic powder and chili powder together and place in a shallow dish.
4. 4
   Pour eggs into another dish, and bread crumbs with ground black pepper into a third.
5. 5
   Roll the olives in the flour, then roll them in the beaten egg and finally roll them in the bread crumbs.
6. 6
   Set on a plate to give the breading a chance to dry and form a crust while the oil heats.
7. 7
   When oil is hot, put half the olives into it, being careful not to drop them and splatter hot oil.
8. 8
   Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Be sure to tip the oil out of the center of the olive.
10. 10
    Serve on a platter with Manchego cheese cubes and slices of serrano ham.