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.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 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