Air fryer artichokes are a simple yet delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion. Roasted artichokes cooked in air fryer take significantly less than in the oven so why not give it a go!
Serve them with yourfavorite dip or find some easy dip recipe ideas below.
Canyou air fry artichokes?
Yes, you can. Thefull step by step instructions for this air fryer artichokes recipe can befound in the recipe card, located under this post.
Canyou cook a whole artichoke in an air fryer?
Yes, but I prefercutting them in half to reduce the cooking time.
Howlong to cook artichoke in air fryer?
This will depend onthe size of your artichokes as well as on the air fryer you own. Also, if you decide not to preheat your airfryer, I recommend adding 2-3 minutes to the overall cooking time.
When I make these air fryer artichokes, I count with a minimum of 12 minutes (medium in size). When the time is up, I take one out and check for doneness by peeling off the outer leaves – if they go easily, it’s a sign they are done.
If you wanted to make whole artichokes in the air fryer, you would definitely need to increase the cooking time, so I recommend cutting them in half, unless you want to make stuffed artichokes in air fryer.
Howto make artichokes in air fryer
First, you need to prep the artichokes for cooking. Rinse them and remove some of the outer leaves (I usually do about 7 or more). Then, cut the stem off and cut off the tip. Cut them in half.
Then, all you have to do is pour lemon juice over, drizzle some olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Air fryer artichokes are ready in no time, so why not give them a go!
Howdo you eat artichokes?
Peel off a leaf (start with the outer leaves) and dip the wide part in a sauce of your choice (Our favorite is this simple garlic dip or blue cheese dip. Alioli is also a tasty option).
Using your frontteeth, pull the leaf through to remove the soft part that you have dipped inthe sauce. Discard the rest.
Once you have peeled all the leaves, you will be left with the heart – the best part of the artichoke. There will be the fluff as we have not removed it before cooking. Take a spoon and gently slide it under the fluffy area and move around until you have removed all of it. You can also just grab the fluff with your fingers and pull.
When done, you candip the heart in sauce and enjoy it.
If you are lookingfor more air fryer appetizer recipes, I have some inspiration for you:
Baked brie, orange chicken wings, air fryer sticky chicken wings and are all easy appetizers made in air fryer that are perfect for any occasion.
Check out our video for how to make Air Fryer Artichokes:
Air fryer artichokes are a simple yet delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion. Roasted artichokes cooked in air fryer take significantly less than in the oven so why not give it a go!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 medium artichokes, see note 1
- 1 small lemon, juice only
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, see note 2
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste, see note 3
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 340° Fahrenheit (170° Celsius) – 4-5 minutes is enough.
Rinse the artichokes under running water. Remove outer leaves (about 7-10), cut the tips and shorten the stem. Cut them in half, lengthwise. Turn them so the cut side is facing you. - Pour a generous amount of fresh lemon juice over (about ¼ of lemon per piece).
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Now place them in preheated air fryer cut side down and repeat (drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper).
- Cook for 12-15 minutes (or until ready) at 340° Fahrenheit (170° Celsius).
- Serve with a dip of your choice.
Notes
- Artichokes vary in size and shape. For this reason, they might need less or more seasoning as well as less or more time in air fryer. 12-15 minutes should be enough for medium ones. If using large ones, you will need to increase cooking time. I would go with 17-20 minutes, but I would keep an eye on them. I also like to season them well on both sides because some of the seasoning will come off while cooking. Also, be generous with lemon juice as well.
- For best results use olive oil only (I used extra virgin olive oil).
- In this case more pepper is better than less. It does give the artichokes a nice flavor.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 66Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 565mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
