Crispy and dippable, you're going to love these fried artichoke hearts in the air fryer! Perfect as a healthy side dish or appetizer, a plate of air-fried artichoke hearts will be a new favorite!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time11 minutesmins
Total Time21 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Air fryer artichoke hearts, Breaded artichoke hearts, How to make fried artichoke hearts
Drain the artichoke hearts and squeeze any additional water out of them.
1 can artichoke hearts, drained
In one bowl, combine bread crumbs, panko, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and salt and mix well. Mix flour and baking powder in another bowl. Mix an egg in a third bowl. Set up an empty plate.
1/4 cup panko, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1 egg, 2 tsp Italian seasoning
It easiest to work in batches of 2-3. With your left hand, dredge three artichoke hearts through the flour and shake the excess off.
With your left hand, drop them into the egg mixture, stirring to coat.
Use your right hand and drop them into the breadcrumb bowl. Place breaded artichokes onto the plate.
I recommend spraying the artichoke hearts with olive oil spray while they're still on the plate. Really coat them and let them sit for 2-3 minutes.
2 tsp olive oil
Preheat the air fryer to 390F degrees.
Brush the basket of the air fryer with olive oil and gently place the artichoke hearts in the basket. Don't overcrowd the basket.
Cook for 5 minutes at 390F degrees. Flip the artichokes (easiest to use the tines of a fork). Spray the tops with additional olive oil spray if they need it.
Cook for an additional 3 minutes and then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
You can leave the artichoke hearts whole or cut them in half. I find them easier to eat when halved. Place them cut-side down in the air fryer.
If using jarred artichoke hearts, make sure you get the ones packed in water and not oil.
If using frozen artichokes, there is no need to defrost them prior to breading or cooking.
Oven Instructions
Follow steps 1-4 above.
Place parchment on a rimmed baking sheet, and place a baking rack on the sheet. Spray the rack liberally with olive oil.
Place the artichoke hearts on the baking rack and spray them liberally with olive oil.
Bake at 425F degrees for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through.