Fried Artichokes

Ingredients

• 4 medium Artichokes (Fresh artichokes are best)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (For the batter)
• 1 large Egg (For the batter)
• 0.75 cup Milk (For the batter)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (For the batter)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (For the batter)
• 3 cups Vegetable Oil (For deep frying)

Instructions

1. 1Trim the artichokes: Cut off the stem, remove the tough outer leaves, and trim the tops of the remaining leaves. Cut each artichoke into quarters and remove the choke (the fuzzy part in the center).
2. 2Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the artichoke quarters and boil until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well.
3. 3Sprinkle the boiled artichoke quarters with salt, pepper, and finely chopped parsley.
4. 4In a bowl, whisk together the flour, egg, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is Batter I.
5. 5Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Dip each artichoke quarter in the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Carefully place the battered artichokes in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
6. 6Serve the fried artichokes immediately while they are hot and crispy. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.