Air-Fried Artichoke Hearts with Lemony Mayo

If you like a hot artichoke dip, you're going to love these crispy, crunchy, air-fried artichoke hearts! They're savory and satisfying and taste super indulgent with the tangy, lemony mayo. Serve as an impressive appetizer or as a side dish with a grilled steak.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced (Optional)
• olive oil cooking spray
• 2 (14 ounce) cans whole artichoke hearts, well-drained
• 1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

Lay artichoke hearts in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat dry with more paper towels.

Step 4

Whisk flour, water, baking powder, and salt together in a shallow dish until well combined. Mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, and paprika together in a separate shallow dish.

Step 5

Dip an artichoke heart in the flour mixture until lightly coated; allow any excess to drip off. Coat in bread crumbs, then set aside on a plate. Repeat the breading process with remaining artichoke hearts.

Step 6

Lightly spray ½ of the breaded artichoke hearts with cooking spray. Place 1 inch apart in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Step 7

Air-fry until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes, turning halfway through. Repeat to cook remaining batch.

Step 8

Let stand 5 minutes after cooking to cool slightly. Serve with lemony mayo.