This is a holiday favorite from my wife’s family. We can't celebrate any major, or for that matter, minor holiday, without a heaping bowl of fried artichoke hearts. Now I must give you a warning. If you really want 2 boxes worth of artichokes you had better make three boxes. At our house about 1/3 of the artichokes are eaten during the cooking process. This can be even higher if the whole family is there.
2 Boxes Frozen Artichoke Hearts (thawed)
1 C Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
½ C Grated Italian Cheese (Parmesan or Romano)
Salt and Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Dried Parsley
2 Large Eggs
Olive Oil for frying
Place the defrosted artichoke hearts on paper towels and pat dry. This will prevent splattering when you cook them and ensure a crispy coating.
In a large bowl, mix the bread crumbs through the parsley.
In a smaller bowl beat the eggs with a fork.
Using tongs, dip the artichoke hearts in the egg and then in the bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded artichoke hearts on a dinner plate and continue dipping until all of the artichoke hearts are breaded.
Preheat about one inch of olive oil in a large flat bottom frying pan over medium high heat to 350° or until the oil shimmers.
Carefully, using tongs, place the breaded artichoke hearts into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the frying pan or you will lower the temperature of the oil and you will have greasy artichokes. Fry the artichokes until they are golden brown on both sides. Place the fried artichokes on paper towels to drain. Here is when you have to guard against the artichoke thieves. They can be sneaky—so watch out!
You can place the fried artichokes in an oven proof dish and place them in a 200° oven to keep them warm.
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Is the grated cheese mixed into the bread crumb mixture or sprinkled on after the artichokes are fried?
ReplyDeleteThe grated cheese is mixed with the bread crumbs.
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