Deep Fried Artichokes Lightly Battered Recipes

DEEP FRIED ARTICHOKE'S LIGHTLY BATTERED

Steps:

• 1. Cut artichoke hearts in half and pat dry. Hand whip two eggs in one bowl till frothy and add salt pepper and hot pepper sauce. Whip together. In second bowl add cake flour and following ingredients. Make sure deep fryer reaches 375. Working with both hands, one for wet one for dry. Dip 4-5 at a time first in egg mix, then in flour mix. Drop in deep fryer (no basket) Let fry turning over a few minutes on each side. Let drain on paper bags. Serve with favorite aioli.
• 2. My aioli cup mayo 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 garlic glove minced 1 tsp red wine vinegar

DEEP FRIED BABY ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl halfway with water. Squeeze the lemon halves into the water and add the lemons. Trim the stem of 1 artichoke. Starting at the base, bend the tough outer leaves back and pull off where they break naturally. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the dark green skin from the base. Halve the artichoke lengthwise and scoop out any choke. Add to the lemon water. Repeat with the remaining artichokes.
• Heat the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Drain the artichokes and pat dry. Working in 2 batches, add the artichokes to the hot oil and cook until they are tender and golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the fried artichokes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt while artichokes are still warm and serve.

DELICIOUS DEEP FRIED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Wash and dry artichokes.
• Remove tough outer leaves and bottom stalks from artichokes.
• Pull leaves apart until center is slightly exposed.
• Liberally sprinkle salt and pepper inside of the artichokes, between the leaves.
• Heat oil in deep fryer until it reaches 350°F.
• Add the artichokes to oil and cook for 10 mins, until crisp and golden.
• Turn artichokes often, pressing them against the pan to open.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle liberally with additional salt and pepper, and dig in!

FRIED MARINATED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
• Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl. Slowly pour in the beer, whisking to make a smooth batter. Whisk in the lemon zest.
• Dredge the artichokes in the batter, and let the excess drip back into the bowl. When the oil is ready, fry the artichokes, in batches, until batter is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt. Serve hot, with rémoulade for dipping.