Prosciutto Chips Topped with Fried Artichoke Hearts

• 1 onion, julienne
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 6 thick sliced pieces prosciutto di Parma (1/8-inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 5 artichoke hearts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• White pepper

1. For Prosciutto Chips: Place onion in a saute pan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the butter and allow onions to caramelize for about 10 to 18 minutes, stirring often.
3. Place a 10-inch saute pan on medium heat.
4. When the pan is hot, drizzle in the vegetable oil.
5. Cut your prosciutto slices into pieces, the size of a troika chip.
6. Fry until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
8. For Fried Artichoke Hearts: Place oil in a deep saucepan.
9. Heat to 350 degrees F.
10. Cut the artichoke hearts into quarters.
11. Dust artichoke hearts in your all-purpose flour.
12. Place artichoke heart into your preheated oil and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
13. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
14. To assemble, place a artichoke heart on top of a piece of prosciutto, garnish with a couple pieces of caramelized onion, and serve.
15. See Cook's Note.
16. Cook's Note: These can be made ahead of time and just warmed right before serving.

onion, unsalted butter, parma, vegetable oil, vegetable oil, hearts, flour, white pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/prosciutto-chips-topped-with-fried-artichoke-hearts-recipe.html (may not work)