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Ingredients
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Artichokes
Lemon Aïoli
Method
Preparing the Artichokes
- 1
Clean the artichokes
Trim the stems of the artichokes and remove the tough outer leaves. Cut the top off each artichoke and scoop out the fuzzy choke with a spoon.
- 2
Prepare for frying
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the cleaned artichokes and boil for about 10 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from water and let cool.
- 3
Frying the Artichokes
- 4
- 5
Fry the artichokes
Carefully add the coated artichoke quarters to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Making the Lemon Aïoli
- 6
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Serving
- 7
Plate the dish
Serve the crispy artichokes warm with a side of lemon aïoli for dipping.