Air Fryer Artichoke

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Artichoke is an easy and delicious appetizer. Enjoy perfectly roasted artichokes in way less time using the air fryer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

2 servings

Wash the artichokes. Remove the bottom outer leaves from the artichoke near the stem and trim the ends of the remaining leaves so they aren't pointy. Trim the excess stem up to the base and the top 1/4 of the artichoke near the point. Slice the artichokes in half lengthwise. You can remove the fuzzy choke now or after cooking.
Toss the artichoke halves in lemon juice to prevent them from browning and for some added flavor.
Drizzle the artichoke halves with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Place the air fryer halves in the air fryer basket, cut side down. You may need to air fry the artichokes in batches if they don't all fit.
Air fry at 350°F/180°C for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check if the artichoke is ready by pulling one of the outer leaves. If it pulls off easily, it's ready. If not, air fry for longer.
Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

The cook time is for medium sized artichokes. You may need to adjust the cook time if you are using artichokes of a different size.
If you are using baby artichokes, your cook time will be much quicker. Start checking around the 10 minute mark.
To know if the artichokes are done, try pulling one of the leaves off. If it comes off easily, the artichoke is done cooking.
Artichokes start browning very quickly after being cut. In order to prevent this, cover all of the cut sides of the artichoke with the lemon juice as quickly as possible.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.

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