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.
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
Instructions
- Gently squeeze and dry artichoke hearts on a clean towel to remove excess liquid.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 6-8 Tablespoons of water until pancake batter consistency.
- On a plate, combine panko bread crumbs, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, and granulated garlic.
- Dip each artichoke heart in batter, tap off excess, then dredge in panko mixture until fully coated.
- TO AIR FRY: Lightly spritz breaded artichoke hearts with oil. Air fry at 360 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping once and spraying again.
- 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.
- Remove pan-fried artichoke hearts to a towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 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.
- 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.