Aceitunas fritas

Aceitunas fritas

Spanish
15 mins Prep · 10 mins Cook

These fried olives are stuffed with anchovy and manchego cheese, making them deliciously savoury – especially when paired with fruity drinks as a snack or an appetiser

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 10 minutes
Serves 4
Cuisine Spanish
Diet Other
Preparation Easy
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 559
Fat 29g
Saturates 7g
Protein 15g
Carbs 63g
Sugars 5g
Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details

Cooking Instructions

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1

Carefully stuff each olive with a sliver of manchego and a small piece of anchovy – aim to have a bit of both in each olive without overfilling (use a toothpick or skewer to help tuck them in).

2

Place half the flour in one large bowl, the remaining flour and water in the second and Panko breadcrumbs in a third. Whisk the flour and water until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, to form a smooth, thick batter. Roll a stuffed olive in the flour, then dip it in the batter, then coat it with breadcrumbs. Place on a plate or tray once coated. Repeat with all the stuffed olives.

3

Heat the oil in a small saucepan or frying pan over a medium-high heat (approx. 180°C). Fry the olives in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried olives to a plate lined with kitchen paper towels to drain any excess oil.

4

Pile the hot olives into a bowl or onto a plate. Serve immediately with the aioli for dipping and lemon wedges on the side.