Description
These crispy baked (or air-fried) artichoke hearts are coated in a garlic-Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, making them golden, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. They’re perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or salad topping—and they come together in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts (drained, patted dry, and halved if large)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs for a finer texture)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, adds depth and color)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Artichokes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Drain and pat dry the artichoke hearts to remove excess moisture.
- Toss them with olive oil in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Make the Parmesan Breadcrumb Coating
- In a separate bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat the artichokes in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
Step 3: Bake or Air Fry
Oven Method:
- Arrange the coated artichoke hearts in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Air Fryer Method:
- Place the artichokes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
- (Optional) Mix the ingredients for the dipping sauce and serve on the side.
Serving Suggestions
- As an appetizer: Serve with marinara, garlic aioli, or honey mustard.
- On a salad: Add crispy artichokes to a Caesar or Mediterranean salad.
- With pasta: Toss with buttery lemon pasta for a crispy topping.
Notes
- Want them cheesier? Add extra Parmesan before baking.
- Gluten-free? Use gluten-free Panko or crushed almonds.
- Extra crunch? Double-coat the artichokes by dipping them in whisked egg before rolling in breadcrumbs.