Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti

Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti is a lovely Italian recipe. They are dipped in egg , breaded and then deep fried for a lovely crispy coating. Served as a starter or as a side dish for a special surprise.

Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti

Simple finger friendly food with a crunchy outside and soft delicate inners.

4.88 from 40 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Bread, Cheese, Eggs, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 290kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup bread crumbs 250 ml
• 1/2 cup Parmesan 125 ml, grated
• 12 large artichoke hearts quartered
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• Extra Virgin olive oil for a superior taste.
• Salt to taste
• Lemon wedges garnish
• ground pepper to taste

Instructions

• Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Dip the artichoke hearts in the eggs, then roll in the bread crumb mixture.
• Heat about 1 inch (3 cm) of the oil in a skillet over high until some bread crumbs sizzle immediately when dropped in.
• Fry the artichokes in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Different but gorgeous

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g