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The 17 Best Artichoke Recipes for Springtime and Beyond

Updated on February 16, 2024

Whether they’re canned, frozen or fresh, artichokes pack bright flavor and creamy texture.

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Our Best Ideas for Artichokes

Artichokes are a versatile vegetable that can add bright flavor to dishes like salads, pastas or casseroles. They come in a variety of styles—like fresh, canned or frozen—and each one has its own strengths and benefits. While fresh artichokes are a labor of love (they require a bit of preparation before cooking), the canned alternative is a quick and easy shortcut to spring weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing dips. Whichever option you choose, artichokes are a great way to brighten up any meal. Just take this savory appetizer, for starters. It combines two of your favorites (stuffed artichokes and crab cakes) for an impressive upgrade that’s perfect at dinner parties all throughout the year. The nuttiness of the artichokes and the sweetness of the crab meat is perfectly balanced with a simple garnish of fresh lemon.

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Braised Baby Artichokes

Braised artichokes are easy and satisfying, and they’re a great side dish to serve with a variety of foods. This recipe gets extra flavor from anchovies and white wine, and red pepper flakes add just the right amount of heat. Serve with shaved Parmesan.

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Poblano Artichoke Dip

An easy way to make classic artichoke dip even more flavorful? Add poblano peppers! These spicy green peppers pack a ton of flavor that is sure to kick up your dip. The heat of the peppers is perfectly balanced with the creaminess of the dip. Serve with chicharrones or pita chips.

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Air Fryer Crispy Artichokes

The secret to crispy artichokes is making sure they’re fully dry before frying. To prevent them from getting mushy, pat each half with a paper towel to soak up any excess liquid. An air fryer makes the frying process easier and cleaner, but it yields just as crispy, crunchy results as a deep fryer would.

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