Instant Pot Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
My Instant Pot artichokes with dipping sauce are the perfect appetizer or side dish! With homemade lemon garlic aioli, these steamed artichokes will win over any crowd!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Do you all love artichokes as much as I do? I get so happy when they are in season, one of the best parts of summer. Oh, I could just eat them every day.
These artichokes are served with delicious lemon garlic aioli, my absolute favorite dipping sauce! I’ve included instructions for both stovetop steamed artichokes and Instant Pot artichokes- you can’t go wrong!
Ingredient Notes
Fresh Artichokes: This recipe calls for two medium to large artichokes.
Chicken Bone Broth: I love Kettle & Fire, but feel free to use your favorite.
Mayo: Use your favorite or make my quick & easy homemade mayo!
Wine: Any white wine works. If you don’t have wine, you can use all water and stock.
Recipe Step by Step
- Prep the artichokes by cutting off the top 1″ of the artichoke, the bottom 1/4″ of the stem, then snipping off the pointy part of each leaf to get rid of the thorns.
Instant Pot Artichokes
- In your Instant Pot, heat up all ingredients with the poaching liquid on the saute function.
- Add in the artichokes, stem side down so the top of the artichokes faces up. Turn off saute mode.
- Cover with the Instant Pot lid, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes for a small artichoke, 15 minutes for medium artichokes, and 25 minutes for large artichokes.
- After the artichokes are fully cooked, release the pressure manually until all the steam is released.
- Remove the artichokes from the Instant Pot with tongs and turn them cut side down on a dishtowel or paper towels to drain off excess liquid.
- Allow cooling for 3-5 minutes.
Stovetop Artichokes
- In your dutch oven (or any large pot with a lid), heat up all ingredients with the poaching liquid over medium-high heat.
- Add in the artichokes, stem side down so the top of the artichokes faces up.
- Cover with a lid, and simmer the artichokes over medium heat for 45-50 minutes.
- After the artichokes are fully steamed, remove them with tongs, and turn them cut side down on a dishtowel or paper towels to drain off excess liquid.
- Allow cooling for 3-5 minutes.
The BEST Lemon Garlic Aioli
Artichokes are all about the dipping sauce, and this lemon garlic aioli is the BEST artichoke dipping sauce. Its base is mayonnaise, but it’s made infinitely better by adding in some grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. It’s flavorful, and the perfect pairing for meaty artichokes.
- In a small mixing bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine.
- The lemon garlic aioli will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use it for your artichokes, and so much more!
Expert Tips
Doubling the Recipe: You can easily double or triple this recipe. You can cook as many artichokes as your pot can hold. You may need to cook in batches or use 2 different pots to get more than 4 artichokes to fit at a time.
Making Ahead + Storing: You can steam the artichokes and store them in the fridge for at least a week in an airtight container. They’re actually delicious cold. The lemon garlic aioli will also last for at least a week in the refrigerator.
Serving: Serve warm or cold with the aioli for dipping. Feel free to serve these artichokes as an appetizer on their own, or alongside a protein to make a complete meal!
FAQs
You can steam the artichokes and store them in the fridge for at least a week in an airtight container. They’re actually delicious cold. The lemon garlic aioli will also last for at least a week in the refrigerator.
For one serving, these artichokes are 10 net carbs. That’s for an entire artichoke to yourself! These are absolutely low-carb and keto-friendly, and so is the lemon garlic aioli! Enjoy!
If you’re looking to serve these artichokes as a side dish, I’ve got you covered! Take a look at this roundup of 50 Keto Chicken Recipe Ideas. Serve your artichokes on the side with dipping sauce and enjoy this low-carb, keto meal!
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Steamed Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large size artichokes
Lemon Garlic Aioli
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise,
- 1 clove garlic, grated or very finely minced
- zest and juice of 1 lemon, save lemon halves for the poaching liquid
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Artichoke poaching liquid
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chicken or veggie stock
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 lemon halves left over from the aioli
Equipment
- Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Instructions
Lemon Garlic Aioli
- In a small mixing bowl, make the lemon garlic aioli by combining all ingredients and stirring to combine. Will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Steamed Artichokes
- Prep the artichokes by cutting off the top 1" of the artichoke, bottom 1/4" of the stem, then snipping off the pointy part of each leaf to get rid of the thorns.
- In your dutch oven (or any large pot with a lid), heat up all ingredients of the poaching liquid over medium high heat. Add in the artichokes, stem side down so the top of the artichokes face up. Cover with a lid, and simmer the artichokes over medium heat for 45-50 minutes. After the artichokes are fully steamed, remove them with tongs, turn them cut side down on a dish towel or paper towels to drain off excess liquid. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes.
Instant Pot Artichokes
- In your Instant Pot, heat up all ingredients with the poaching liquid on the saute function. Add in the artichokes, stem side down so the top of the artichokes faces up. Turn off saute mode. Cover with the Instant Pot lid, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes for a small artichoke, 15 minutes for medium artichokes, and 25 minutes for large artichokes. After the artichokes are fully cooked, release the pressure manually until all the steam is released. Remove the artichokes from the Instant Pot with tongs and turn them cut side down on a dishtowel or paper towels to drain off excess liquid. Allow cooling for 3-5 minutes.
Serving
- Serve immediately while warm or later while cooled with the lemon garlic aioli.
- See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and ingredient substitutions.
45 Comments on “Instant Pot Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli”
Delicious! I didn’t add the zest, but the Aioli was perfection.
So glad you enjoyed it!
First time cooking artichokes and I admit that I was a little intimidated at first, but this recipe made it feel easy! The dipping sauce was so good – I’m officially a fan.
I love that it was your first time cooking artichokes Carla. Yes they do seem intimidating but are actually quite simple to make. So glad you enjoyed the aioli! Thanks so much for your feedback, it really means a lot to me.
Girl. I made this and LICKED THE SPOON. A little embarrassed that I would do such a thing, but this is REALLY GOOD! I grew up on plain mayo dip, too, in CA. This is way better! AND QUICK & EASY! THANK YOU!
Yea!!! Thank you so much Ericka! I’m the same way. That aioli is so yummy! Much better than butter : )
REALLY GOOD IF YOU ADD BACON
Ooooh, love that idea Megan! Adding it to the aioli? I’m going to need to try that next time!
I’m always so scared of that happening that I make sure I empty off my card to my computer as soon as I am finished shooting. The other day I couldn’t find my card anywhere and when I asked my husband, he said that he thought he had vacuumed it up! Thank goodness that wasn’t the case! That must have been such a relief that you still had your main pics! I’ve never cooked whole artichokes before, but I think I need to give it a try because they sound amazing!
Oh no, that’s terrible! :( I hope you find your sd card soon! These look amazing anyway, and that dipping sauce is calling my name! SO GOOD <3
Oh, NO! I am ALWAYS afraid that I am gonna end up doing that. Hope you find your card soon! And these artichokes! Oh, gosh I have SO gotta hop on the artichoke bandwagon. If it meant that I got to dip into something as gorgeous as that aioli um YES. Sign me up! Gorgeous photos, Nat. I LOVE the soft lighting! :) Pinned.
Oh, Natalie, how frustrating that you can’t find the card! I’ve ‘lost’ mine before but always found it plugged into my computer … duh! Hope you find it!
As for the artichokes, well, they sound wonderful. I fell in love with these lovely veggies while living in Greece, where they serve them with a sort of eggy lemon sauce (which is much nicer than it sounds!) So I can definitely see how lemon mayo would go just perfectly!
Oh dear. That would be totally nightmarish. I hope you locate them!
I’ve never made artichokes in my life! I did notice them at the market the other day and was a little bit intimidated. Perhaps your expert recipe will help. They do LOOK amazing! That dipping sauce. Those photos. Yum! I bet they’re perfect with a nice crisp glass of wine -one of the best parts of summahtime.
Oh my gosh, that’s so frustrating! I went to Hawaii a few years ago and my SD card just conked out when I got back. Can’t retrieve anything from it. So mad! You know I have never ever ever cooked fresh artichokes. I’m somehow afraid of them with all the snipping off of thorns. Really silly. I think I’m going to have to conquer it though. This looks like such a yummy snack!