Fried Baby Artichokes

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lemon, halved
• 12 baby artichokes
• 3 cups olive oil
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• sea salt

Recipe

• 1 fill a large bowl halfway with water; squeeze the lemon halves into the water and add the lemons.
• 2 trim the stem of 1 artichoke; starting at the base, bend the tough outer leaves back and pull off where they break naturally.
• 3 using a vegetable peeler, peel the dark green skin from the base.
• 4 halve the artichoke lengthwise and scoop out any choke.
• 5 add to the lemon water.
• 6 repeat with the remaining artichokes.
• 7 heat the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees f.
• 8 drain the artichokes and pat dry.
• 9 mix spices into flour in a ziplock bag; add artichoke and shake to coat.
• 10 working in 2 batches, add the artichokes to the hot oil and cook until they are tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes.
• 11 using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the fried artichokes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• 12 sprinkle with salt while artichokes are still warm and serve.