Crispy Artichokes With Lemon Aioli Recipe

Crispy Artichokes

1. 1

   Prepare the Artichokes

   If using canned artichoke hearts, drain and rinse them. If using frozen, thaw and drain well. Pat them dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Set Up Breading Station

   In one bowl, place the flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix together the cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

3. 3

   Bread the Artichokes

   Dip each artichoke heart in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat in the cornmeal mixture.

4. 4

   Fry the Artichokes

   In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry the artichokes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the crispy artichokes hot with the lemon aioli for dipping.