Air Fryer Artichokes
Description
Crispy, tender air fryer artichokes with a quick garlic aioli — ready in about 15 minutes and far easier than they look.
Ingredients
Artichokes
- 2 medium fresh artichokes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsps lemon, plus wedges to serve
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Garlic Aioli (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes.
- Prep each artichoke: remove the small bottom leaves, trim the stem and top third, snip the thorny leaf tips, cut in half, and scoop out the fuzzy choke. Rub all cut surfaces with lemon.
- Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush generously over the cut sides and into the leaves.
- Place the artichokes cut-side down in a single layer (don't crowd). Air fry 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Test for doneness: pull off an outer leaf and scrape the base with your teeth — the flesh should come away tender. Add a few minutes if needed.
- Whisk the aioli ingredients together. Serve the artichokes hot with aioli and lemon wedges.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Use medium artichokes; large ones can stay raw in the center.
- Toaster-oven air fryers run cooler — use 360–370°F and add time.
- Reheat at 350°F for 3–4 minutes to re-crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg