Description
These Artichoke Fritters with Whipped Goat Cheese are crispy, golden bites of briny perfection. Pan-fried and bursting with flavor from parmesan, garlic, and lemon, they’re made even more irresistible with a silky whipped goat cheese dip. Ideal for appetizers or brunch!
Ingredients
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Whipped Goat Cheese
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced and zest freshly grated
Artichoke Fritters
- 2 cans artichoke hearts in water, drained
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
- Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Make the whipped goat cheese: In a food processor, combine goat cheese with lemon juice and zest. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
- Prep the artichokes: Pat the artichoke hearts dry with paper towels, then coarsely chop with a sharp knife.
- Make the fritter batter: In a large bowl, stir together eggs, flour, parmesan, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Fold in the chopped artichokes until well combined.
- Cook the fritters: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop 1/2 cup scoops of batter into the pan, cooking 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Flip gently and repeat. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle warm fritters with more parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve hot with the whipped goat cheese.
Notes
- Make sure the artichokes are well-drained and patted dry to avoid soggy fritters.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or measuring cup for evenly sized fritters.
- The whipped goat cheese can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 100mg