Crispy Artichoke Hearts Recipe (2024)

This Crispy Artichoke Hearts Recipe is easy to make and taste great for a snack or appetizer. Oven and Airfryer instructions included. Low in carbs and Keto Diet friendly with only 3g net carbs per serving, it will be love at first bite! This is the original recipe that started the viral Crispy Artichoke Heart trend!

It’s absolutely CRAZY that I originally shared this post in 2015 and since it’s been viewed MILLIONS of times making it one of the most popular recipes on my blog (along with my Keto Baked Salmon Recipe, Keto Shrimp Alfredo Recipe and my Flea Prevention Dog Treats) and this is the Crispy Artichoke Heart Recipe that started the social media viral obsession!!

I’ve always loved Artichokes, more specifically artichoke hearts. (BTW have you tried my ??!) And when I happened upon frozen artichoke hearts, I knew I needed to bring them home with me. I didn’t have a recipe in mind so I just went with my gut; drizzling them with olive oil, tossing some seasonings and baking them in the oven until crispy.

OMG – life changing.

Then after I ate the whole batch myself, I made my Crispy Artichoke Hearts (with Horseradish Sauce) later that day, for dinner. I didn’t plan on them being an appetizer or side dish specifically, to be completely honest. It was just a fun experiment, which is pretty normal at our house!

The funny part is that when Ray came home from work, he immediately started snacking them and while he ‘likes’ artichokes aren’t really his favorite, until NOW! He kept raving about how good they were and he ate most of them, which didn’t surprise me since I ate an entire batch myself earlier that day!

So, of course I’m sharing the recipe with you because these Crispy Artichoke Hearts are just THAT GOOD. Seriously delicious food that will be on repeat for years to come.

And I’m not going to lie, I normally make a double batch for dinner and I’m just slightly obsessed with serving them along side my favorite venison roast recipe. Both dishes are simply amazing with My Addictively Delicious Horseradish Sauce!

The artichoke hearts are seasoned and crispy, delicious on their own… but… BUT when you dip them into the horseradish sauce BOOM! POW! It’s really a flavor explosion in your mouth 🙂

But don’t worry if you aren’t into horseradish, keep reading, I have a bunch of other sauces & dip suggestions that are delicious too!

What type of Artichoke Hearts are Best for making this Crispy Artichoke Hearts Recipe?

This recipe was created using FROZEN artichoke hearts. Obviously you can find them in the freezer section, near the other vegetables.

Many readers have commented (you can read those at the end of this post) regarding using canned artichoke hearts. I personally have not had consistent success with them and therefor I don’t suggest using canned artichoke hearts for this recipe. (I AM diligently working on perfecting a version of this recipe using canned artichokes and will update this post soon!)

Currently, if you cannot find frozen artichoke hearts, my best suggestion is trying artichokes canned in oil (not water) drain them throughly on a paper towel and pat to dry them as much as humanely possible to remove excess moisture before using them in this recipe. I also don’t suggest marinated (aka flavored) artichokes since they also contain vinegar.

Where can I find Frozen Artichokes

Of course I haven’t been to every store, in every area, but I’ve been doing TONS of research over the years (since creating this artichoke heart recipe several years ago) to find as many options as I can to share with you.

• Kroger, Private Selection
• Trader Joes, their store brand

If you find frozen artichokes at any other store(s) PLEASE comment on this post and I will add the store to this list.

How to make Crispy Artichoke Hearts

To get started, simply open the bag of frozen artichoke hearts (no need to thaw them), drizzle some olive oil (or olive oil spray) into the bag, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and give them a toss while adding your seasonings. There is absolutely NO REASON to dirty a bowl when the bag will do the trick! Less mess for the win, right?!

Heres’ the thing. I think every kitchen needs a go-to seasoning. A one and done, basic seasoning that you can quick reach for and that’s my Homemade Seasoned Salt mixture. I use it through out this site because it’s very easy to make using common ingredients and seriously good (containing all your favs like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and s&p)

You are welcome to use any combination of seasonings that YOU like, of course, but I promise you that making a jar of my homemade seasoned salt in a small bowl is totally worth the effort. It’s not only perfect for this recipe but anywhere that you’d want a little more flavor beyond salt and pepper. Burgers, Fries, Popcorn, etc.

Seasonings like Italian seasoning, oregano, lemon zest and parsley always welcome additions if you’re feeling fancy.

If you are looking for a more substantial ‘breaded’ style artichoke you can add grated parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs or seasoned bread crumbs to your seasoning mixture. I wouldn’t recommend adding eggs or all purpose flour, for this recipe.

Once you have your frozen artichokes oiled and seasoned the next big question is, what is the best way to cook crispy artichoke hearts?

How to Cook Frozen Artichoke Hearts

There is no right or wrong answer, I might lean a little more towards making air fryer artichoke hearts but roasting artichokes hearts in the oven is equally crispy and delicious!

Both options are included to make your life so much easier!

How to Make Crispy Roasted Artichoke Hearts in the Oven

Making Crispy Artichoke Hearts in the oven is very easy. The key is making sure that they get good air flow around them; much like the technique that makes air frying so good.

Simply use a baking rack placed on top of cookie sheet to bake them. Easy Peasy.

If you don’t have a baking rack, you can use a broiler pan or as a last resort a single layer of parchment paper. Making Roasted Artichoke Hearts without a rack can take a little longer and you’ll want to flip them several times throughout the baking time.

You can tell that your Crispy Oven Roasted Artichokes are done when they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.

How to Make Air Fryer Crispy Artichoke Hearts

When making air-fried artichoke hearts the most important key, just like the oven baked or roasted version is to start with really dry artichokes which is, again, why we want to use frozen artichokes to start.

Preheat your air fryer to 400F and then ‘toast’ your seasoned artichoke hearts in the air fryer for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown with crispy edges. Making sure the are in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Much like making French fries, the cooking time can vary based on your air fryer.

No matter what way you choose to make this easy appetizer of delicious crispy air fryer artichoke hearts, to make them look extra special top with grated parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

What is the best dip for Crispy Artichoke Hearts?

Here are my favorite dipping sauce to serve with Crispy Artichoke Hearts:

• My Addictively DeliciousHorseradish Sauce is hands down my favorite dip for artichoke hearts. It’s creamy and tangy, living up to is name sake also addictive.
• When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with Homemade Ranch, right?!? Ranch is always a crowd pleaser, with artichokes too! If you are vegan or dairy free, try my Diary Free Ranch Recipe.
• This might sound a little crazy, but if you love a caesar salad I suggest trying your artichoke hearts dipped in caesar dressing. My Easy Caesar Dressing recipe is included in my Calamari Caesar Salad Recipe.
• If you are looking for more of a classic pairing, you can’t go wrong with a mayonnaise based Lemon Aioli or garlic aioli sauce.

Crispy Artichoke Hearts FAQ

If you love artichokes as much as I do, try these Artichoke Recipes next!

• Cream of Artichoke and Kale Soup
• Kale Caesar Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Artichoke Hearts