Chef Scott Hoffner with Didi's Downtown joins Good Day to show viewers how to make tempura fried artichoke hearts with garlic parmesan aioli as we approach the time of perfect patio weather.

Deep Fried Artichoke Hearts Ingredients: 1 can whole artichoke hearts 3 eggs 2 cups breadcrumbs of your choice 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 1 orange 3 cups vegetable oil Method: ...

For Deep-Fried Artichoke Hearts: Heat oil to 375 degrees. Whisk beer, salt and egg together in a bowl. Mix flour, bread crumbs, paprika and salt together on a plate. Article continues below this ad ...

1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 cup half-and-half creamer Seasoned bread crumbs (recipe follows) Two 16-ounce cans of marinated artichokes Cut artichokes in half; toss in flour. Pat off excess flour.

On a recent trip to California, I hit Highway 1 at the right season. Artichoke plants were in full bloom, and the fields were absolutely glorious.

Squeeze a little lemon juice over the artichokes to keep them from browning. Pour the 1 litre of oil for frying into a deep saucepan.

And then there’s the famous (and oh-so-unhealthy) spinach-artichoke dip (made with every dairy product known to man), and the exquisite and world-renowned Roman fried artichokes.