Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts
Everyone who’s a fan of artichoke hearts is going to love these Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts for a quick-and-easy appetizer or side dish! And this recipe is great for Keto or low-carb diets, and it’s also gluten-free!
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There’s a big holiday weekend coming in the United States, and I’m guessing that most people are anxious to finally get back together with family and friends. And if you’re looking for a fun, delicious, and low-carb appetizer that’s going to be perfect for any get-together or special meal, you can’t go wrong with these amazing Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts! I’m excited to share this new recipe, and I promise that everyone who likes artichoke hearts will love this easy idea!
And making roasted artichoke hearts for an appetizer or side dish couldn’t be easier with the Air Fryer! These low-carb artichoke hearts are simply coated with olive oil, seasoned, and then roasted in the Air Fryer and topped with coarsely grated Parmesan cheese. You can eat them dipped into something tasty if you like, but truthfully they don’t need a dip to taste great. Of course, I love artichokes so I’d love this as a side dish for a special dinner too. We used two cans of whole artichoke hearts to make 8 appetizer servings or 4 side dish servings, but you can definitely cut the recipe in half if you don’t want to make that much.
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
- canned whole Artichoke Hearts packed in water (affiliate link)
- olive oil
- Italian Herb Seasoning (affiliate link)
- Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
- coarsely-grated Parmesan Cheese
Which Air Fryer do I use?
I became a big Air Fryer fan after I discovered the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven (affiliate link) which is what I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which was big enough to do two cans of whole artichoke hearts but if your Air Fryer has a smaller basket you might need to cut the recipe in half. I find this model very easy to use. I also like the convenience of having an air fryer that stays out on the counter. (You can Use Air Fryer Recipes to see the other Air Fryer recipes on my site.)
What if you don’t have an Air Fryer?
I haven’t tried making these roasted Artichoke Hearts in a regular oven, but if you try it I would cook them at 450F/230C. The Air Fryer cooks hotter like a convection oven, so I’m guessing the cooking time would be similar but I’d start to check after about 6 minutes. (If anyone tries them in the oven, please report back and tell us how you did it!)
Want more low-carb Air Fryer recipes?
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How to Make This Recipe:
(Scroll down for complete recipe with nutritional information.)
- Set at 390F/200C and start to heat (if your Air Fryer needs it).
- Drain artichoke hearts into a colander placed in the sink.
- Cut artichoke hearts in half, and put them in a bowl.
- Drizzle the Artichokes with olive oil and seasonings.
- Toss gently until artichoke hearts are well-coated with oil and spices.
- Arrange artichoke hearts in your Air Fryer basket, cut side facing up. (If you don’t have a large basket like I do, you might only be able to cook one can at a time.)
- We cooked them exactly 10 minutes, but I would recommend starting to check after about 6 or 7 minutes, especially if you have a different model of Air Fryer.
- When the artichoke hearts are done, arrange on a serving dish and sprinkle with coarsely-grated Parmesan.
- Serve hot and enjoy, with something to dip them into if desired.
What dips would be good with this?
You couldn’t go wrong with a classic like Grandma Denny’s Homemade Ranch Dip or the World’s Best Tzatziki Sauce as a dip for these. Some other options are Greek Yogurt Dip, Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip, Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Feta, Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Aioli Sauce, or Spicy Dipping Sauce with Sriracha. I also think they’d be good with some salad dressings served as a dip like Basil Vinaigrette, Cafe Rio Salad Dressing, or Green Goddess Salad Dressing.
Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts
These amazing Air Fryer Artichoke hearts are perfect for a low-carb appetizer or side dish! Serve them as shown with grated Parmesan, or add a dipping sauce if you prefer.
Ingredients
- two 14 oz. cans whole artichoke hearts, packed in water
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 tsp. Italian Herb Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 2 T coarsely-grated Parmesan Cheese (or more)
Instructions
- If your Air Fryer needs to be preheated, set at 390F/200C and start to heat.
- Drain artichoke hearts well in a colander placed in the sink.
- Cut artichoke hearts in half.
- Put artichoke hearts in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and seasonings.
- Toss gently with a spoon until the artichoke hearts are completely coated with oil and spices.
- Arrange artichoke hearts in the Air Fryer basket, cut side facing up.
- We cooked them exactly 10 minutes, for slightly crisp and well-browned edges, but every Air Fryer is different so I would recommend starting to check after about 6 or 7 minutes.
- When the artichoke hearts are done, arrange on a serving dish and sprinkle with coarsely-grated Parmesan
- Serve hot and enjoy, with something to dip them into if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information is calculated for 8 appetizer servings. Artichoke Hearts do have some carbs, but they are high in fiber, so be sure to check net carbs!
When I had the idea of cooking artichoke heart in the Air Fryer, I found a lot of recipes online, but most of them had a breaded coating and weren't low in carbs. This recipe was slightly adapted from All Recipes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 88Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 6gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This recipe is a great appetizer or side dish for any low-carb diet, including Keto, as well as any phase of the original South Beach Diet. You might want to use less Parmesan if you’re strictly following South Beach.
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6 Comments on “Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts”
There is no mention on when to add the Parmesan cheese. Is that before or after you air fry?
Oh my, I am really losing it. One little line and I missed it completely when I transcribed the recipe I guess. Luckily I do have notebooks with the notes for every recipe.
The artichoke hearts are sprinkled with the Parmesan when you serve them! I will edit and add that right now. Thanks for letting me know.
Great recipe. Shook the basket a bit around 7 mins. Came out really crisp and delicious.
Thanks for the nice feedback! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.
These look fabulous Kalyn! I don’t see why we couldn’t just use the Costco ones that are packed in oil. I’m going to try!
Look forward to hearing how they work. I bet they will!