Hearty Boys Artichoke Fritters

• vegetable oil
• 1 (18 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely (optional)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juice of, to squeeze over fritters
• kosher salt, to sprinkle
• Lemon Cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

1. Pour 3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy bottomed pot and place over medium heat until a bread cube placed in the oil browns within 1 minute.
2. Coarsely chop the artichokes (or crush by hand) and put them in a large mixing bowl. Add the garlic and scallions, parsley(if using), milk, egg, lemon zest and lemon juice.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a separate bowl and quickly mix the dry ingredients into the artichoke mix. Drop the fritters by heaping tablespoonfuls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Work in batches until all the batter is used. Keep warm in a warm oven until ready to serve. Immediately before serving, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over all and sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt.
4. Serve with a dollop of Lemon Cream on top, if desired.

vegetable oil, garlic, scallions, fresh parsley, milk, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, lemon, kosher salt, lemon cream, sour cream, lemon, kosher salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-boys-artichoke-fritters-191058 (may not work)