Gordon's Restaurant Artichoke Fritters Recipe

A taste of Chicago culinary history! Recreate the famous Artichoke Fritters from Gordon's Restaurant, a Chicago institution since 1976. These crispy, French-style fritters are incredibly popular for their delicate artichoke heart flavor and perfectly golden-brown crust. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 43 mins
Calories 1627 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Gordon's Restaurant Artichoke Fritters

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How to Make Gordon's Restaurant Artichoke Fritters

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and olive oil.
  3. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat the corn or peanut oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet to 375°F (190°C). Use a candy thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
  6. Gently dip each quartered artichoke heart into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  7. Carefully drop the battered artichoke hearts into the hot oil, frying a few at a time to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
  8. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. If they brown in less than a minute, the oil is too hot; reduce heat slightly.
  9. Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  10. Repeat with the remaining artichoke hearts.
  11. Serve the hot artichoke fritters immediately, drizzled with Béarnaise sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

115g

Carbs

9g