Fried Stuffed Olives

Directions

1. 1
   Begin by taking the olives and place them on some paper towels.
2. 2
   Remove as much moisture from the exterior of the olive as possible.
3. 3
   Next, get your dredging station ready.
4. 4
   In one bowl, add the water to the beaten egg, and mix for your egg wash. Add the flour to another bowl, and the breadcrumbs to another bowl.
5. 5
   Take a small fry pan and add the oil, heating it for about 5 minutes or so, or until you reach about 350 degrees F.
6. 6
   Take a a few of the olives and toss them into the flour bowl.
7. 7
   Shake them around to fully coat, then add into the egg wash. Make sure the olives get a nice coating of egg, then move them into the panko breadcrumbs, tossing to make sure you have a nice even coating of breadcrumbs.
8. 8
   Add these to the hot oil, and cook for a few minutes, turning once with a spoon.
9. 9
   Once they are golden brown, remove them with a slotted spoon onto some paper towels to remove any access oil.
10. 10
    To serve, simply pop them into your mouth.
11. 11
    Go figure!
12. 12
    I served mine up in a martini glass for presentation, which Im certain will be a hit at your next party.