How to cook air fryer artichokes roasted perfectly is here! Tender leaves and the perfect artichoke heart in the middle. Great vegetarian meal or vegetable side dish. Make in your Cosori or as a Ninja Foodi recipe with the lid attached to air crisp.
If you too love this vegetable you are going to love how air fried artichokes turns out! It has become one of our favorite snacks, served with dinner as a healthy side dish, and even my kids love this air fryer recipe after school.
Last week we shared how to make air fryer artichoke hearts. Those weren’t from fresh veggies, but rather from a jar or can and a must try as well after you enjoy this one. Great thing about this is you can make them even when they’re not in season. Many times in stores you’ll find these palm size but unsure what you’d do with them. This is it!
There is no need to bread them, they are way better dipped into mayonnaise or aioli as a side dish with dinner or vegetarian meal. Crispy on the outsides while the middle gets tender it is a way to cook them without a steamer.
Ninja Foodi Option
We made Instant Pot artichokes WAY back when we first got that machine in my Ninja Foodi and they rocked. Then I thought I’d use the other function of that machine and air fry them with the other lid that is attached. OH MY were they yummy. The crisp on the edges with a tender middle, total win.
Fast forward to today I have 3 different machines. It doesn’t matter what brand you have but I always recommend the Cosori or this one here because of the shape of the basket. This is what you’ll need….
Ingredient Notes
- Palm sized baby artichokes are best for this method, don’t take a lot of time and you can enjoy the hearts as well.
- Avocado oil or olive oil keeps them moist but with a bit of crisp on the edges of the leaves
- Fresh lemon juice is a nice touch on the cut side, or lime works too
- Salt and pepper for seasonings, garlic powder is great too
If you want to dip into mayonnaise or fry sauce you’d want that too for the end. We love making air fryer vegetables because it is quick to make and get the perfect texture without an oven at all.
What size artichokes can you air fry?
A lot of times these “babies” get overlooked and ignored so you can get them fairly cheap. NOW you will grab them right away in your produce section and enjoy year round. These little ones are the best for this hot air cooking method overall and are preferred.
FAQ
Yes! Unlike larger counterparts the leaves on these are much softer, get ultra tender, and you can eat the whole darn thing. Just slice into quarters, dip and enjoy each bite without scraping off the “meat” on only one end. Then air fry them like we show you here for the perfect texture
Not only are these yummy but they are “so cute” to kiddos. This means if you have a veggie hater at home they may just come around to try one of these. With some dip they can be a really kid friendly food that is super healthy.
Cook Time
If yours have poky tops they may be a bit bigger than mine. Cut the top off after you remove the thicker leaves and you may need 12 minutes – 15 depending on the size to get tender outer leave for your roasted artichokes.
Serve with small bowls of fun dipping sauces, that is what we do. Looking for more vegetables in air fryer recipes to try? Give our air fryer frozen okra a whirl too.
Remove them once they’re as tender as you’d like. Slice and serve with your favorite dips like bang bang shrimp sauce, how to make fry sauce is better than just mayonnaise.
Air Fryer Artichoke Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 mini artichokes, small, palm sized, large leaves removed off outside
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper, sprinkle, to taste
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Use small palm sized artichokes for best results and timing above. Remove larger tougher outer leaves. Then cut each one in half lenthwise.
- Drizzle each piece with lemon juice and olive oil on all sides. Season all over with salt and pepper. Preheat air fryer to 360 F for 5 minutes.
- Place into basket cut side facing down and cook at 360 degrees F for 8-10 minutes (timing may vary slightly depending on the size, test for tenderness or add a few more min.)
- Remove once as tender as you'd like, slice and serve with your favorite dip.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
