ARTICHOKE FRITTERS, super easy, quick, and delicious, perfect as a main or side dish, also great as an appetizer for meat or fish.
The artichoke fritters are one of those dishes that transform even a quick dinner into something special. I found fresh artichokes at a good price, so I thought of preparing this easy recipe, perfect as a main, side, or appetizer. They are quick to make and incredibly delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
I usually use tender artichokes, clean them well, and slice them thinly. The batter is super simple: flour, eggs, water, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything, add the artichokes, and fry them in a pan or air fryer.
The artichoke fritters also lend themselves to variations: with pecorino instead of parmesan, adding pine nuts or breadcrumbs in the batter for extra crunchiness. Perfect for dinner with friends or to accompany meat and fish.
Follow me in the kitchen today for some artichoke fritters.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 2 artichokes
- 100 g flour (your usual type)
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 50 ml water
- pepper (optional)
- chopped parsley
- 50 g grated parmesan
Steps
Remove the tougher outer leaves and cut off the thorny tips, cut the artichokes in half, remove the inner choke, and slice the hearts thinly.
Soak the slices in lemon water to prevent them from browning.
In a bowl, beat the egg with salt and pepper, add the flour, sparkling water, and grated cheese. Mix until you get a smooth but not too runny batter.
Drain the artichokes well and add them to the batter, add chopped parsley, and if desired, a finely chopped garlic clove.
Heat plenty of oil in a pan, using a spoon, drop small portions of the batter with artichokes into the hot oil.
Fry until golden on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
Drain on absorbent paper.Serve hot, possibly with a splash of lemon or an extra pinch of salt.
Bon appétit
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ARTICHOKE FRITTERS
Useful tips:
For lighter fritters, cook them in an air fryer instead of frying.
Add some fresh parsley to the batter for flavor.
Serve hot, just made, with a drizzle of extra virgin oil.
They keep for 1 day in the fridge, but lose crispiness: better to consume them immediately.
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FAQ ARTICHOKE FRITTERS
Can I make artichoke fritters without eggs?
Yes, you can replace the eggs with a water and flour batter or a vegan substitute, but the result will be less firm.
Can they be frozen?
It’s better to eat them fresh, but you can freeze them raw and fry them when needed.
What is the best artichoke for fritters?
Small and tender artichokes, like violet or Roman varieties, provide a sweet and delicate flavor.
Can they be made without eggs?
Yes, replace with a water and flour batter or a vegan substitute, but the texture will be less firm.
