Crispy Fried Artichoke Hearts with Lemon Aioli

Prep Time
20 mins.
Cook Time
10 mins.
Yield
4
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Families have been making the classic Artichoke Dip for decades. This new spin on a family favorite deconstructs the ingredients into a fun and visually pleasing appetizer. Used two ways in this recipe, Eggland's Best eggs are also the binder in the delicious crispy coating on the artichoke hearts.

Make This Recipe

Ingredients

1 Eggland's Best egg, large, yolk only

2 Eggland's Best eggs, large

2 cloves garlic

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

28 ounces jarred marinated artichoke hearts, drained

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumb crumbs

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup grapeseed oil

Preparation

Lemon Aioli:

  1. In a food processor, combine 1 Eggland's Best egg yolk, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper and pulse until mixed. In a steady stream, add olive oil until sauce is thickened and emulsified. Add lemon juice and pulse until well combined. Transfer aioli to a dipping bowl.

Fried Artichokes:

  1. Pat artichokes dry between paper towels.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground pepper. In another shallow bowl whisk 2 Large Eggland's Best eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
  3. Dust artichoke hearts in flour mixture, then dip in beaten Eggland’s Best eggs allowing excess to run off, then coat in bread crumb parmesan mixture.
  4. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet heat grapeseed oil over medium heat and fry artichoke hearts in two batches turning to brown all sides about 2 minutes a side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve crispy artichokes on a platter with bowl of Lemon Aioli.

Nutrition

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Information per Serving
Serving Size 4
Calories 551
Fat 38.8g
Saturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 151mg
Sodium 1624mg
Carbohydrates 35.8g
Dietary Fiber 4.5g
Protein 19.2g