Fast Fried Artichokes

• 2 (14-oz.) cans artichoke bottoms, rinsed and drained
• Canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Mayo Mixtures:

1. Pat artichokes dry with paper towels; cut each into fourths.
2. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat to 350u0b0.
3. Combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in another bowl.
4. Toss artichokes in flour. Dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
5. Fry artichokes, in batches, in hot oil 5 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve with Mayo Mixtures.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fast-fried-artichokes (may not work)