Breaded Frozen Baby Artichokes 1 kg Spirito Contadino

Breaded frozen baby artichokes Spirito Contadino: the ready-to-fry product for food service

The Breaded Frozen Baby Artichokes by Spirito Contadino are tender, trimmed artichoke hearts coated in a crispy wheat flour crust, ready to fry. A product designed for Swiss food service looking for an appetiser, side dish or fried treat that is always available, without the cleaning and prep work of fresh artichokes. Just a few minutes in hot oil bring golden, crisp-outside, soft-inside artichokes to the table, with the consistent yield that only a professional frozen semi-finished product can guarantee.

The wheat flour crust coats each artichoke evenly, retaining internal moisture and creating, when fried, that crispy golden surface that makes the difference on the plate. The tender heart keeps its slightly bitter, vegetal flavour, balanced by the neutral batter. The ideal solution for pizzerias, trattorias, bars, hotels and canteens wanting to expand their menu with a recognisable Italian offering, managing portions precisely and cutting waste.

Professional format: 1 kg pack, 4 kg carton

The product is packed in convenient 1 kg bags, grouped in a 4 kg carton (4 × 1 kg). This format suits professional kitchens: open one bag at a time, take the quantity needed and store the rest while keeping the cold chain intact, avoiding waste.

• Single pack: 1 kg bag of breaded frozen baby artichokes
• Carton: 4 kg total (4 bags of 1 kg)
• State: frozen, ready to fry without thawing
• Brand: Spirito Contadino
• Origin: made in Italy

How to cook: fry in minutes

The recommended cooking method is direct frying from frozen, without prior thawing. Immerse the still-frozen artichokes in deep oil at about 175-180 °C for 3-4 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy. Drain well on kitchen paper and salt to taste. They can also be cooked in an air fryer at about 200 °C for 8-10 minutes, or in a fan oven.

• Deep frying: 175-180 °C for 3-4 minutes, from frozen
• Air fryer: 200 °C for 8-10 minutes
• Fan oven: tray with baking paper, until golden
• Do not thaw before cooking to preserve crispness and yield

Pairings and menu ideas

Breaded artichokes are extremely versatile. Served hot as an appetiser or finger food, with lemon mayonnaise, yoghurt-mint sauce or aioli, they are perfect for the aperitif. They make an elegant side dish for meat and fish, or part of an Italian-style mixed fry with olives, mini mozzarella and battered vegetables. They also fit on a mixed appetiser platter, at buffets and on warm boards. For venues with Mediterranean cuisine, an instant classic with minimal labour investment.

• Hot appetiser with sauces (lemon, aioli, yoghurt-mint)
• Component of an Italian-style mixed fry
• Side dish for meat and fish courses
• Finger food for aperitifs, buffets and catering

Storage and cold chain

Store the product at -18 °C in the freezer until use. It is essential not to break the cold chain: once thawed, the product must not be refrozen. We recommend taking only the quantity needed and carefully resealing opened bags. Observe the best-before date on the packaging and the manufacturer's instructions.

Food service delivery throughout Switzerland

LAPA supplies restaurants, pizzerias, hotels and canteens throughout Switzerland with cold-chain deliveries to Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Basel and all the country's main areas. Frozen products travel in refrigerated vehicles to guarantee product integrity right to your kitchen. Order the Breaded Baby Artichokes Spirito Contadino on hub.lapa.ch and receive a professional, ready-to-fry semi-finished product, ideal for handling service peaks with consistent quality.