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Crispy Fried Artichoke Hearts Snack - Fried artichoke hearts: make this amazing crispy snack in minutes using your air fryer or skillet. Perfect for appetizers

Crispy Fried Artichoke Hearts Snack

Fried artichoke hearts: make this amazing crispy snack in minutes using your air fryer or skillet. Perfect for appetizers or a tasty side dish.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 to 14 artichoke hearts (from water-packed jar or can)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 6 to 8 Tablespoons water
  • 6 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

Method
 

  1. Gently squeeze and dry artichoke hearts on a clean towel to remove excess liquid.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 6-8 Tablespoons of water until pancake batter consistency.
  3. On a plate, combine panko bread crumbs, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, and granulated garlic.
  4. Dip each artichoke heart in batter, tap off excess, then dredge in panko mixture until fully coated.
  5. TO AIR FRY: Lightly spritz breaded artichoke hearts with oil. Air fry at 360 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping once and spraying again.
  6. TO PAN FRY: Heat 1/2 inch of avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry artichoke hearts for 5-6 minutes, turning with tongs until golden brown.
  7. Remove pan-fried artichoke hearts to a towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve with vegan aioli for dipping.

Notes

- Make ahead: You can bread the artichoke hearts up to 2 hours in advance and keep them refrigerated on a baking sheet before frying. This saves time right before serving.
- Doneness signal: Whether air frying or pan frying, look for a deep golden-brown color and a visibly crispy texture on all sides. For pan-frying, listen for a continuous sizzle; if it dies down, the oil might not be hot enough.
- Spice variations: Feel free to experiment with other dried herbs like thyme or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat. A dash of onion powder can also enhance the savory profile.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.