Artichokes au gratin in the air fryer, a simple and tasty side dish, perfect to accompany meat and fish main courses. The recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. It does not require using the oven, as these artichokes are cooked in the air fryer after being blanched for a few minutes in plenty of salted water. This step allows the vegetable to remain tender after air-fryer cooking. A sprinkle of breadcrumbs, grated cheese, garlic and parsley on the surface, then a few minutes in the air fryer for a truly indulgent result. If you prefer a gluten-free crumb, you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Lately I have been using the air fryer a lot. I prefer it to the oven because of the reduced cooking times and because it does not require preheating. It’s an alternative cooking method to the traditional oven — more practical, yet still capable of delivering the same results. In this recipe the air fryer is not just a shortcut, but a cooking method that enhances flavors, making these artichokes truly irresistible. These artichokes au gratin in the air fryer can also become a light main course, perhaps served with a yogurt sauce or mayonnaise to make them even tastier. Now, let’s go to the kitchen together, because these artichokes au gratin in the air fryer will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
Ingredients
- 4 artichokes
- cup breadcrumbs
- cup pecorino (grated)
- garlic powder (to taste)
- tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- chopped parsley (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
Tools
- Air fryer
- High-sided saucepan
- Bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Baking dish 9 7/16 in
Steps
First, clean the artichokes by removing the tougher outer leaves. For this recipe I did not use the stems, but you can use them to make a vegetable stock for a risotto. Next, cut the artichokes in half, remove the inner choke and cut them in half again. Then transfer them to a bowl with water and lemon to prevent browning.
Meanwhile, bring plenty of salted water to a boil in a saucepan and add the artichokes drained from the lemon water. Cook them for 6 minutes, until they are fairly tender. Take care not to cook them completely because they will finish cooking in the air fryer. This step only ensures they remain tender after air-fryer cooking.
Prepare the coating separately. In a bowl combine the breadcrumbs with 1/3 cup (about 25 g) of the grated pecorino taken from the total, the garlic powder, the chopped parsley and a little salt. Mix and set aside.
Drain the artichokes and transfer them to a bowl. Add the previously prepared coating and mix. Grease a 9 7/16 in baking dish and sprinkle the remaining pecorino. Arrange the artichokes in the dish and add a little more olive oil.
Cook in the air fryer at 320°F for 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the air fryer and serve.
Storage and tips for artichokes au gratin in the air fryer
Artichokes au gratin in the air fryer can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days in a lidded container.
