Description
This Air Fryer Crispy Artichokes Recipe delivers perfectly crispy and flavorful artichoke hearts coated with aromatic seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Paired with a zesty lemon garlic aioli dip, this appetizer is quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious—perfect for a snack or party starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Artichokes
- 1 can whole artichoke hearts in water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or corn starch or potato starch)
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan
Lemon Garlic Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400º Fahrenheit for 5 minutes to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Prepare Artichokes: Remove the artichoke hearts from the can and carefully cut each in half, maintaining their delicate shape intact.
- Dry Artichokes: Place two pieces of paper towel on the counter and lay the artichoke halves face down to absorb any excess moisture for a few minutes.
- Season Artichokes: Transfer the dried artichokes to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried oregano, then gently stir to coat evenly with the seasonings.
- Add Coating: Sprinkle arrowroot powder over the artichokes and stir well to ensure they are uniformly coated.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in the finely grated parmesan cheese thoroughly to incorporate it evenly into the coating mixture.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Spray the air fryer basket generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Artichokes: Place the artichoke halves evenly spaced in the basket. Sprinkle any excess parmesan from the bowl over the tops for extra crispness.
- Cook First Side: Air fry the artichokes at 400º Fahrenheit for 5 minutes to start crisping the bottoms.
- Flip and Cook Second Side: After 5 minutes, carefully flip each artichoke half and air fry for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Make Aioli: While the artichokes cook, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl and stir well to create the lemon garlic aioli dip.
- Serve: Plate the crispy artichokes alongside the lemon garlic aioli for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Be gentle when halving the artichokes as they are tender and may break apart.
- Arrowroot powder can be substituted with corn starch or potato starch with similar results.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and crispiness.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in an oven at 425º Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to taste if you prefer a stronger garlic or herb flavor.
- The aioli complements the artichokes well but can be swapped with any lemony or garlic-flavored dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
