Fried Artichokes

By LaLaCooks

Extra Virgin, Cooking Channel

Ingredients

• 5 medium-size artichokes
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Using a paring knife, remove the outer leaves, and trim the artichoke down to the choke. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the woody outermost layer of the stem.

Use a spoon to remove the inedible hairy leaves and slice into quarters. Place the artichokes in a bowl of water with some lemon juice to keep the artichoke from oxidizing or turning brown.

Add the flour to a casserole dish and whisk in some salt and pepper.

Heat the vegetable oil in a high-sided skillet or Dutch oven.

Once the oil is hot, slip the artichokes in the hot oil and fry for about 4 to 5 minutes, using tongs to flip them from time to time.

Transfer the artichokes and let drain on a paper towel-lined platter and sprinkle with salt.