Instant Pot Artichokes

Three cleaned whole artichokes inside inner pot on metal trivet with sliced lemon.

5 from 4 votes

Learn to perfectly steam whole artichokes of all sizes using this simple recipe for Instant Pot Artichokes! These whole artichokes are perfect to serve with your favorite dipping sauce as a delicious appetizer or side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Pressure Build-Up10

Total Time27

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)

Ingredients

4 medium artichokes trimmed
3 small lemons
1½ cups cold tap water
2 teaspoons kosher salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cut 1 lemon into slices. Cut the remaining 2 lemons in half. Place the lemon slices in a large mixing bowl and fill with cold water.
To prepare the artichokes for cooking, work one at at time to cut off the stem and the tip of the artichoke. Rub the exposed leaves of the artichoke with a cut lemon. Use kitchen scissors to snip off the spikey tip of each leaf. Once prepared, place the artichoke in the lemon water to keep from browning.
Place the trivet into the bottom of the instant pot. Add 1-½ cups of cold tap water into the inner pot along with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 sliced lemon. Place the trimmed artichokes, cut-side down, on the trivet.
Seal the lid. Move the release valve to the “sealing” position.
Small: 8 minutes on High Pressure
Medium: 13 minutes on High Pressure
Large: 18 minutes on High Pressure.
After pressure has been released, do a quick release of pressure immediately to stop the cooking process. To do this, use a long utensil and carefully knock the venting knob from the sealing to the venting position. Stand back to prevent being burned by the steam.
Once the pressure has been released, open the lid and remove the artichokes to a platter or cutting board.
To serve, serve the leaves with melted butter for dipping. Once you get to the choke, discard. Alternatively, cut the artichoke in half, and scoop out the choke using a spoon. Or spread the larger petals out to expose the center petals. Remove the smaller petals by twisting clockwise to expose the fuzzy choke. With a spoon, carefully remove the fuzzy top layer without scraping away the artichoke heart.

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Notes

Testing Doneness of Artichokes: Use a sharp knife to determine if the flesh of the artichoke is tender. If not, cook for 1 additional minute by placing the lid back on the Instant Pot, seal the venting knob, and set to cook for 1 minute on high pressure.

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