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    Air Fryer Artichokes

    Published: Jun 29, 2023 · Modified: Jul 1, 2023 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Air fryer artichokes are a quick and simple appetizer or the perfect snack. These breaded artichokes cooked in the air fryer are crunchy on the outside and soft and delicate on the inside.

    Air fryer artichokes on a plate served with lemon basil dressing and garnished with fresh basil.

    I love artichokes! Although we usually steam and grill artichokes, I made air fryer artichokes today with a crispy breading. Cooking artichokes in the air fryer takes minutes, and this artichoke recipe has very few ingredients, so it is as simple as it is quick. If you don't have an air fryer, however, you can also bake this recipe.

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    • Air Fryer Artichoke Ingredients
    • Air Fryer Artichokes Ingredient Substitutions
    • How to Make Artichokes in the Air Fryer
    • Cooking Options
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Tips
    • Other Delicious Vegan Snacks
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    Artichokes are packed with powerful nutrients.

    Each cup, or 170 grams (g), of cooked artichoke contains:

    • Calories: 90
    • Carbs: 20 g
    • Fiber: 10 g
    • Protein: 5 g
    • Fat: 0.6 g
    • Folate: 34% of the Daily Value (DV)
    • Copper: 21% of the DV
    • Magnesium: 15% of the DV
    • Vitamin C: 12% of the DV
    • Niacin: 10% of the DV
    • Riboflavin: 10% of the DV
      Potassium: 9% of the DV
    • Phosphorus: 9% of the DV
    • Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV

    Artichokes are low in fat while rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Particularly high in folate and vitamin C, they also supply important minerals, such as magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.

    Air Fryer Artichoke Ingredients

    Recipe ingredients: artichokes, bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, plant mil, and dijon mustard in bowls on the counter.
    • Artichokes: I used frozen thawed artichoke hearts cut in half. However, canned artichokes in water, halves, and whole artichokes, also work. Whole artichokes, however, require additional cooking time.
    • Bread Crumbs: I make homemade breadcrumbs by toasting Dave's bread and crumbling it in the food processor.
    • Nutritional Yeast: There are two types of nutritional yeast: unfortified and fortified. Unfortified yeast contains natural B vitamins that the yeast cells produce as they grow, but yeast cannot produce B12. Fortified nutritional yeast has added synthetic B vitamins (including B12, commonly cyanocobalamin).
    • Plant Milk: Choose any unsweetened, unflavored plant milk. I like oat milk because it's naturally creamy.
    • Dijon Mustard: Dijon mustard is added to the plant milk to give it a tangy, savory flavor.

    Air Fryer Artichokes Ingredient Substitutions

    • If you don't like artichokes, try Air Fried Mushrooms or Portobello Mushroom Fries.
    • Another great artichoke substitute is zucchini for Zucchini Fries.
    • Hearts of Palm are similar to the texture and taste of artichokes.
    • Buy bread crumbs premade in a container.
    • For gluten-free bread crumbs, use gluten-free bread or purchase gluten-free bread crumbs.
    • White miso paste or soy sauce is often used as a substitute for nutritional yeast; however, if used in this recipe, the miso paste should be added to the milk mixture rather than the bread crumbs.
    • Instead of plant milk, use an egg replacement product such as JUST Egg or unsweetened, unflavored plant-based yogurt.
    • Stone-ground mustard is similar to dijon mustard.

    How to Make Artichokes in the Air Fryer

    I bowl with plant milk mixed with Dijon mustard, one bowl with bread crumbs mixed with nutritional yeast artichokes in a bowl, and an air fryer pan on the counter.
    1. Begin my whisking the dijon mustard and plant milk in a shallow bowl.
    2. Combine the bread crumbs and nutritional yeast in a second shallow bowl and stir with a fork or spoon.
    3. Prepare an air fryer pan with parchment paper, or if using an oven, prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    4. Dip each artichoke piece in the milk mixture, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, and place on the air fryer pan or baking sheet.
    I am dredging the artichokes into the bowl with the bread crumb mixture after dipping them in the plan tmilk mixture.

    Cooking Options

    Artichokes breaded on an air fryer pan.

    Air Fryer

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
    2. Place breaded artichokes in a single layer on the air fryer pan.
    3. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the artichokes are crispy.
    4. If cooking whole artichoke hearts, double the cooking time.
    5. For small air fryers, batch cook in a single layer, prepare a baking sheet, and keep cooked batches warm in a 325-degree oven.
    I cooked air fryer artichokes on an air fryer pan.

    Oven

    1. Preheat to 400 degrees.
    2. Arrange breaded artichokes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    3. Cook for 15-18 minutes until the artichokes are browned and crispy.

    Serving Suggestions

    I am cooking artichokes in the air fryer on a plate with lemon basil dip.

    I served these air fryer artichokes with Lemon Basil Dressing and garlic shed with fresh basil.

    However, I also enjoy artichokes cooked in the air fryer with Vegan Ranch Dressing, Avocado Ranch Dressing, Mustard Dipping Sauce, or Vegan Southwest Dressing.

    Air fryer artichoke recipe on a plate with lemon basil dip.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are canned artichokes ready to eat?

    Canned or jarred artichokes in water are ready to eat. They are convenient, readily available all year round, and relatively inexpensive.

    Should you rinse canned artichokes before using them?

    Canned artichokes should be drained and rinsed before using in any recipe to remove the salty brine.

    What are the best-canned artichokes?

    Artichokes canned in water instead of oil are the most healthy.

    Tips

    • If using frozen artichokes, allow them to thaw completely before breading. Do not cook the artichokes first.
    • Artichokes canned in water should be drained, rinsed, and dried with a paper towel or a kitchen towel.
    • Whole artichoke hearts require additional cooking time in the air fryer or oven.
    • When air frying, cook in a single layer in/on the air fryer pan. Do not crowd the pan (leave a little space between each piece).
    • Choose your favorite dipping sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs of choice.
    • Serve with fresh lemon wedges for additional flavor.
    • Use gluten-free bread or bread crumbs for a gluten-free option.

    If you love artichokes, try this air fryer artichoke recipe. They are crispy and delectable!

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    Air Fryer Artichokes

    Kathy Carmichael
    Air fryer artichokes are a quick and simple appetizer or the perfect snack. These breaded artichokes cooked in the air fryer are crunchy on the outside and soft and delicate on the inside.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Small Bites
    Cuisine American, Greek, Mediterranean
    Servings 6
    Calories 94 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 12 ounce bag Frozen artichoke halves, thawed (uncooked) Or canned artichoke halves or whole artichokes in water, drained, rinsed, and dried.
    • 1 cup Bread crumbs
    • ½ cup Nutritional yeast
    • 1 cup Unsweetened unflavored plant milk of choice I used oat milk
    • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

    Lemon Basil Dressing

    • 1 recipe Lemon Basil Dressing Or dipping sauce of choice

    Instructions
     

    • If using frozen artichokes, thaw completely in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for a few hours.
    • Canned artichokes (in water) should be drained, rinsed, and dried.
    • In a shallow bowl, whisk the plant milk and dijon mustard together.
    • Mix the bread crumbs and nutritional yeast in a second shallow bowl.
    • Dip each artichoke piece in the milk mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture, and place on a prepared air fryer pan or baking pan in a single layer.

    Air Fryer

    • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
    • If using a small air fryer, preheat an oven to 325 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, to keep cooked artichokes warm during batch cooking.
    • Cook for 6-8 minutes, depending on the size of the artichoke pieces.

    Oven

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    • Place breaded artichoke pieces on the baking sheet in a single layer.
    • Cook for 15-18 minutes until the artichokes are browned and crispy.
    • Serve with lemon basil sauce or sauce of choice.

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    Notes

    • f using frozen artichokes, allow them to thaw completely before breading. Do not cook the artichokes first.
    • Artichokes canned in water should be drained, rinsed, and dried with a paper or kitchen towel.
    • Whole artichoke hearts require additional cooking time in the air fryer or oven.
    • When air frying, cook in a single layer in/on the air fryer pan. Do not crowd the pan (leave a little space between each piece).
    • Choose your favorite dipping sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
    • Serve with fresh lemon wedges for additional flavor.
    • Use gluten-free bread or bread crumbs for a gluten-free option.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 243mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Lisa

      July 01, 2023 at 10:01 pm

      Hello Kathy. I just viewed your Youtube post on airfryer artichokes. I tried to post a comment but received a "comment failed" message. Anyway, saw you featured on the Chef AJ show the other day. I've enjoyed following your plant based blog and was pleased to see that you started a Youtube channel. Made the artichokes tonight. They came out yummy and crunchy with a tasty sauce (and so easy and quick). Thank you.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        July 02, 2023 at 6:38 am

        Hi Lisa, thank you so much for the feedback. I appreciate it, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the artichokes. I will be posting new recipes on my blog daily and posting videos a couple times a week,

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    2. Leona Will

      June 29, 2023 at 7:12 am

      Kathy, I want to thank you again for posting all your delicious recipes! They are easy to make and fit into my lifestyle. I am single and don't make any big meals anymore. A plate of air fried artichokes would be my entire dinner. I am confident your recipes are healthy and you provide suitable alternatives to the ingredients. I want to also congratulate you on your YOUTUBE channel. How do I find it and subscribe?

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        June 29, 2023 at 10:43 am

        Hi Lenoa, thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words. Here is a link to the YouTube Channel. Press subscribe under the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXnT5m5wlTg

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