Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts

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Air-fried artichoke Hearts bake up crispy with seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. They are delicious served with a side of marinara or garlic aioli.

This appetizer has become one of my favorite recipes when I am in a pinch for time. Just 15 minutes from start to finish!

With the recent craze for Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts on TikTok, I had to try them, and I love how they turned out.

Why you will love these crispy artichokes

• These artichokes are a great way to use your air fryer. Has it been a while since you had yours out?
• This recipe does not require fresh artichokes and uses common ingredients that are probably already in your pantry.
• This easy appetizer can be made in just 15 minutes.
• These little bites are a great option if you are on a low-carb diet.
• You will love these artichoke hearts with my homemade marinara as a dipping sauce.

How does an air fryer work?

An air fryer is much like a convection oven. It cooks by blowing hot air around the food, making it crispy without needing a ton of oil. If you don’t have an air fryer yet, check out 9-Top Rated Air Fryers before you buy.

If you are looking for more air fryer recipes, try my Air Fryer Cheese Sticks and Air Fryer Meatloaf recipe.

Simple ingredients

• Artichoke Hearts Quarters – I prefer canned artichoke hearts that come in a brine instead of marinated hearts for this recipe. If you have a can with whole artichokes, cut down the center of the artichoke to make halves or quarters.
• Italian Breadcrumbs – If you are using plain breadcrumbs be sure to add 1/4 – 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning to the crumbs.
• Panko Breadcrumbs give a little extra crunch to the artichoke hearts.
• Parmesan Cheese – I use my zester to get a very fine texture.
• Garlic Powder
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt
• Red Pepper Flakes – If you prefer less heat add black pepper as a substitute.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Step-by-step directions to make air fryer artichokes

STEP 1: Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees and spray the basket with cooking spray.

STEP 2: Drain artichoke hearts and dry them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

STEP 3: Toss artichoke hearts with olive oil in a small bowl. Next, add Parmesan cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.

STEP 4: Toss until each artichoke is coated in the breadcrumb mixture.

STEP 5: Place an even layer of artichokes in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes. Work in batches to ensure they do not get overcrowded.

STEP 6: At 5 minutes, shake the basket and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

STEP 7: Serve with warm marinara immediately. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer.

How to serve air fryer artichokes

• Pasta – Serve the crispy hearts over a pile of pasta with marinara or alfredo sauce.
• Appetizer – Create a quick lemon garlic aioli sauce or Fresh Basil Pesto for dipping.
• Side Dish – Serve with lemon wedges.
• Salad – Make an artichoke salad with a bed of lettuce and this Simple Lemon Vinaigrette.

Storage

Fridge: Let the artichokes cool completely, then place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating in the air fryer: A great way to reheat the artichokes is to put them back into the air fryer. No additional oil is needed. Reheat in 3-minute increments until they are hot.

More air fryer recipes

Mozzarella Sticks

Breakfast Potatoes

Juicy Pork Chops

Air Fryer Croutons

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