This Air Fryer Artichoke recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes! Perfectly tender and packed with nutrients, each serving provides 7g of fiber while keeping calories low at 129kcal. The air fryer transforms these Mediterranean gems into crispy-edged, tender-hearted delights without the mess of traditional cooking methods.
Health-conscious food lovers will appreciate that each artichoke contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and a generous dose of vitamin C – all while being incredibly simple to prepare.
Ingredients List
- Artichokes: 2 medium-sized, fresh and firm
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, prevents browning
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, for perfect crispiness
- Kosher Salt: 1 teaspoon, enhances flavor
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Garlic Powder: 1/4 teaspoon, adds savory touch
Cooking Instructions
- Preparation: Clean artichokes thoroughly and remove outer leaves near stem
- Trimming: Cut off pointy leaf ends and top quarter of artichoke
- Halving: Slice artichokes lengthwise and remove fuzzy choke if desired
- Seasoning: Coat with lemon juice, drizzle olive oil, and add seasonings
- Air Frying: Place cut-side down at 350°F for 15-17 minutes
- Checking Doneness: Test by pulling outer leaf – should come off easily
- Serving: Present with fresh lemon wedges and your preferred dipping sauce
Cooking Techniques
Air frying artichokes is a wonderful way to get that perfect tender-crisp texture! The key is placing them cut-side down in your air fryer basket, which helps them cook evenly while developing a lovely golden color. If you’re new to preparing artichokes, don’t worry about the trimming step – just take your time and remember that removing those pointy tips makes them much easier to handle and eat.
Serving Suggestions
These air-fried artichokes are amazing with all kinds of dipping sauces! Try melted butter with a squeeze of lemon, creamy garlic aioli, or even a simple herb-infused mayo. They make a fantastic appetizer for sharing, but I love serving them as a light main course with a fresh green salad on the side. For a complete meal, pair them with grilled chicken or fish.
Storage Tips
If you have leftover cooked artichokes, let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F until they’re warm. Raw artichokes? Keep them in a plastic bag in the fridge, but try to use them within 4-5 days for the best flavor and texture.
Quick Tips and Tricks
Want to check if your artichokes are fresh? They should feel heavy for their size and the leaves should squeak when squeezed together. Keep a bowl of lemon water nearby while prepping – you can dip the cut edges in it to prevent browning. For extra flavor, try tucking thin slices of garlic between the leaves before cooking!
Air Fryer Artichoke
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium artichokes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash the artichokes. Remove the bottom outer leaves from the artichoke near the stem and trim the ends of the remaining leaves so they aren’t pointy. Trim the excess stem up to the base and the top 1/4 of the artichoke near the point. Slice the artichokes in half lengthwise. You can remove the fuzzy choke now or after cooking.
- Toss the artichoke halves in lemon juice to prevent them from browning and for some added flavor.
- Drizzle the artichoke halves with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Place the air fryer halves in the air fryer basket, cut side down. You may need to air fry the artichokes in batches if they don’t all fit.
- Air fry at 350°F/180°C for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check if the artichoke is ready by pulling one of the outer leaves. If it pulls off easily, it’s ready. If not, air fry for longer.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
