Fried Olives with Spicy Antipasto Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• • 3/4 cup (115 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (35 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) light blonde beer, cold
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 24 jumbo or large green olives, pitted, not stuffed, drained and patted very dry
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) store-bought spicy antipasto spread (see note)