Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
12 baby globe artichokes
1 lemon, halved
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
salt and pepper
lemon wedges, to garnish

trim the artichokes and cut each one lengthways in half or quarters depending on their size. Rub all over the cut surfaces with the halved lemon.

heat 5 cm/2 inches vegetable oil in a deep frying pan until it reaches 180-190°C (350-375°F), or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds.

season the flour with salt and pepper, and use to coat the artichokes, then deep-fry them in batches for 1-2 minutes until crisp and golden.

Drain on kitchen paper. Serve sprinkled with salt and garnished with lemon wedges.

Tags: Artichokes, Deep-fried

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