Fried Artichokes

Name: Fried Artichokes
Ingredients: 2 packages frozen artichoke hearts; 1/2 cup flour; 3 large eggs; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp grated lemon rind; 2 cups dry breadcrumbs; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

9 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

2 packages frozen artichoke hearts
1/2 cup flour
3 large eggs
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp grated lemon rind
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
2 cups vegetable oil
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

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