Instant Pot Artichokes With Spicy Aioli Recipes

INSTANT POT STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Cut the stalks off of the artichokes and slice off 1 inch from the tip of the artichoke. Peel the bottom two rows of leaves. Use scissors to trim off the sharp ends of the remaining leaves, about ¾- 1 inch off each leaf.
• Add the sliced lemons, smashed garlic, bay leaves, and water to your Instant Pot and insert a steamer rack. Place your artichokes stem side up inside the pot. It's ok to stack them if you're making more than 2.
• Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes (see tips for cooking time for different sizes). When the timer goes off, hit cancel. Manually release the pressure with the pressure valve.
• Remove the artichokes with tongs. Leave them whole or slice in half.
• To eat, peel off each leaf and dip in aioli or your favorite sauce. (See eating tips below in notes).
• Add all of the aioli ingredients to a bowl. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. Save time and make this a few days in advance instead.

INSTANT POT STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Trim the outer layer of the artichoke by peeling off the first layer of leaves. Cut the tip and stem. Rub the tips with a little bit of fresh lemon juice. This is optional, but it keeps the artichokes from browning.
• Place artichokes upside down on the wire trivet of the instant pot. The wire trivet or steam basket should have come with your instant pot. Note - Video in post shows steaming artichokes stem side down. I used this method for cooking small artichokes in a smaller instant pot.
• Pour water or broth over the artichokes and around the instant pot. Add optional aromatics (i.e pinch of dried herbs, etc.) This will give the artichokes more flavor when steaming.
• Cover and lock the lid by sealing the vent closed. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes (small artichoke) or 13-15 minutes for medium artichokes (see notes for other sizes).
• When the cooking cycle is finished, use the Quick Release method by turning the vent to steam release. This will help to reduce pressure and overcooking. Once it's done, the lid will unlock, naturally.
• Remove artichokes from the instant pot. Check to see if the artichokes are fully cooked by inserting a knife down the middle. It should slide into the bottom easily.
• Once they've finished cooking and are cool enough to handle, place on a large plate or bowl. Season to taste.
• Pull the leaves off and serve with aioli (below) or dip of choice or split in half for easy access to the heart.
• Whisk together all ingredients and let chill for 30 minutes before serving.
• For homemade aioli, see this recipe this recipe.

INSTANT POT® ARTICHOKES WITH SPICY AIOLI

Steps:

• Juice 1 lemon half into a bowl. Roughly chop the skin; place in a medium bowl of cold water.
• Place mayonnaise in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, dried parsley, and paprika. Finely chop 2 garlic cloves and add to the bowl. Mix well and refrigerate aioli for at least 1 hour.
• Cut 1 inch off the top of the artichokes and pinch off any dry leaves. Snip off the spikes with kitchen shears. Place artichokes in the lemon water for 30 minutes to prevent the chokes from oxidizing.
• Chop the remaining lemon half and place in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) along with any remaining lemon juice. Add 1 cup water, 1 whole garlic clove, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Place 1 garlic clove in the center of each artichoke.
• Place a steam rack inside the pot and place the artichokes stem-side up onto the rack. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual function; set timer for 11 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve artichokes with the aioli.

INSTANT POT® STEAMED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, and salt inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place steamer in the pot. Add artichokes, trimmed top facing up; drizzle with lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
• Cool until easily handled. Pull off outer petals one at a time. Pull through teeth to remove the soft portion of the petal. Discard remaining petal. Spoon out fuzzy center near the stem and discard. Eat the bottom whole or cut into pieces.